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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

EdTech

How schools can use EdTech to help students catch up

After the pandemic, schools are now focusing on how to help students catch up. EdTech has a major role to play

7 November 2022

equipment suppliers

Upgrade your design and technology classroom

This blog makes suggestions for how you can upgrade your design and technology classroom, and how we make it affordable on a budget.

23 September 2022

EdTech

How EdTech can help close the attainment gap

This blog describes how inequalities in educational achievement can be affected by students’ backgrounds. We explain how EdTech in schools can help narrow the attainment gap.

21 September 2022

virtual reality for field trips

Using virtual reality technology for field trips

In this blog, we talk about how investing in virtual reality technology for field trips can enhance your student’s learning experience.

20 September 2022

hand hygiene tips

Hygiene improvements for school health this autumn

Make some easy hygiene improvements before the start of autumn term. We spotlight our range of hand washing stations, hand dryers, Propelair toilets, and air purifiers.

15 September 2022

energy efficiency

Energy efficiency: how schools can combat global warming

Use energy-efficient equipment to reduce the carbon footprint of your school. From replacing water-guzzling toilets to substituting outdated lighting, make greener changes.

13 September 2022

equipment suppliers

Essential summer equipment upgrades for schools

This blog suggests some handy equipment upgrades schools can make over the summer holidays to get them ready for the following year.

20 July 2022

EdTech

3 reasons why it’s worth investing in interactive screens

In this blog, we outline three ways that our range of high-quality interactive screens can enhance the classroom experience.

14 July 2022

end-of-term activities

4 fun end-of-term activities for students

In this blog, we suggest some light-hearted end-of-term activities that you can plan with your students to help them wind down ahead of the holidays.

12 July 2022

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