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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

ClassVR

Look at learning differently with ClassVR

Millions of students in schools around the world are already using ClassVR to enjoy incredible immersive learning experiences. From visiting ancient Rome, or even Mars, to holding DNA in their hands, they are discovering the world – and the curriculum – like never before. Read on to find out more...

16 August 2023

chromebooks

How to use Chromebooks in your classroom

Chromebooks plus the power of cloud computing add up to top marks in the classroom. Known for their simplicity and security, Chromebooks are a popular addition to many classrooms. Their continued success in the education sector is a testament to the digital revolution that is transforming the way...

15 June 2023

VR for the classroom

How to transform learning with ClassVR

Technology is a great way to transform your lessons – making them more engaging and memorable for students. The virtual reality headset from ClassVR is an excellent place to start!

9 May 2023

Leasing school equipment

How to get your equipment into schools

If you supply equipment to schools, you’ll be familiar with the hurdles that can stand in your way. But we can help…

28 April 2023

energy efficiency

Solar panels for schools: are they worth the money?

With government support for energy bills reducing from April 2023, many schools are looking for ways to cut their energy bills. We recently published a blog with some ideas for schools to consume less energy, but what if a longer-term solution is required? Solar panels could be the answer. In thi...

1 March 2023

Apple Products

Which Apple products can you supply to my school?

Of all the products we supply here at Utility Rentals, our range of Apple’s iPads and MacBooks are hands-down our most popular. It’s not difficult to see why: schools can use these versatile devices in a myriad of different ways, especially when they link them up to Apple Classroom for a true ble...

11 January 2023

energy

Conserving energy in schools

Every school in the UK has been affected by the European energy crisis. Combined with rising inflation, the increased cost of energy has created a black hole of up to £500,000 for some secondary schools. There are other financial pressures, too. In fact, the total funding shortfall for primary an...

15 December 2022

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