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Expert guidance on school leasing, DfE compliance, and equipment finance for UK education institutions — from the team that's been doing this since 1985.

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What sort of equipment do we fund through ClaaS?

If you’ve been following our blog or Linkedin channels for the last few months, you’ll have seen us make mention of Classroom as a Service (ClaaS). This is our brand new sister company offering technical and IT equipment to schools on an innovative subscription model. We’re actively recruiting su...

17 October 2024

Leasing school equipment

Why schools should lease equipment through Utility Rentals

With a (nearly!) 40-year track record in helping schools afford high quality equipment, there are many reasons why schools across the UK choose Utility Rentals time and again as their leasing partner. In this blog, we’ll explore each of those reasons and explain how schools can benefit from partn...

3 September 2024

21st century school

What are Labour’s plans for schools?

Labour’s landslide General Election victory on 4th July will bring with it big changes for schools. In this blog, we will explore the main components of the new government’s Children’s Wellbeing Bill, and what these mean for teachers, parents and children. What are the big changes on their way fo...

6 August 2024

equipment suppliers

Why suppliers should partner with Utility Rentals

As an equipment supplier to the education sector, you know that schools are always short of money. They may want what you have to offer, but budget limitations may mean they scale back what they order, or choose not to proceed at all. That’s where we come in. Utility Rentals has nearly 40 years’ ...

28 June 2024

Leasing school equipment

ClaaS is now in session! Introducing our sister company.

Welcome to Classroom as a Service™ (ClaaS)! We are the brand new sister company of Utility Rentals, providing specialist leases for school equipment since 1985. ClaaS focuses on the financing and supply of IT equipment to schools, academies and colleges, and we work in close partnership with trus...

18 June 2024

equipment suppliers

Accounting rules for schools have changed… making it even easier to lease from Utility Rentals

15 May 2024

Interactive Screens

Putting interactive screens in your classroom

Ask any pupil or teacher what the focal point of the classroom is, and they’ll all tell you it’s the big screen at the front of the room. This is the main teaching aid and the place around which pupils gather to learn the principles of each subject before exploring it in more depth via…

28 March 2024

Lockers

How to lease lockers for your school

With school budgets under unprecedented pressure, it can be difficult to find the money for equipment upgrades, or new purchases. School lockers are one such purchase that can be difficult to fund upfront, but have you ever considered leasing them for your school instead? At Utility Rentals, we h...

4 March 2024

solar panels for schools

How to lease solar panels for your school

Discover the affordable route to getting solar panels into your school with our latest blog. Solar panel technology is evolving at breakneck speed, with some incredible recent developments including solar cells that can be printed onto flexible surfaces. Mind-blowing stuff! Here at Utility Rental...

26 February 2024

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Utility Rentals: why we’re not like traditional leasing companies

We all know that budgets in the education sector are tighter than ever, as the cost of living crisis continues to affect school spending. Many educational settings simply don’t have enough capital to keep classrooms and premises up to date. That means they are faced with the choice between costly...

9 February 2024

compliant leases

The benefits of supplying schools with Utility Rentals

If you’re an equipment supplier to the education sector, you’re probably familiar with some of the issues that prevent schools from proceeding with quotes, whether because of a lack of funds or a shortage of compliant funding options. At Utility Rentals, we’ve built a solid reputation on overcomi...

13 December 2023

Leasing Laptops

The benefits of leasing laptops for schools

It’s hard to argue against the importance of laptops in schools. In an age where the world’s information is online, laptops enable students to access unlimited knowledge in a few clicks. They also provide teachers with a powerful tool to enhance the learning process. But the question is, should s...

25 October 2023

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