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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 From replacing water-guzzling toilets to substituting outdated lighting, make greener changes.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

EdTech

Bring your lessons to life with VR for the classroom!

We discuss the benefits of virtual reality technology for the classroom, how ClassVR headsets can enhance learning, and the rental packages available.

29 June 2022

Energy Efficient Equipment

Making the most of your school budget in the face of inflation

This blog explores how the education sector is affected by inflation, and how we can help you stretch your school budget through our flexible rental packages.

24 June 2022

3 ways to keep students safe online

In this blog, we present three ways to keep students safe online. We also outline some of the safety features of our IT equipment that make it an ideal choice for schools!

22 June 2022

EdTech

How our Sphero coding robots can transform your coding classes

In this blog, we highlight the benefits of teaching coding in schools and outline how Sphero coding robots are the perfect tool for teaching kids to code.

16 June 2022

compliant leases

4 benefits of us working with your preferred school equipment supplier

In this blog, we’re exploring the benefits of having Utility Rentals work with your preferred school equipment supplier to create your school’s perfect lease!

13 June 2022

Energy Efficient Equipment

What the Department for Education’s Sustainability Strategy means for your school

In this blog, we explain how the Department for Education’s sustainability strategy will affect schools and what you can do to make your school greener.

27 May 2022

EdTech

EdTech spending: how our leases help you get more for less

With the government’s emphasis on science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (or STEAM) subjects, keeping up with the demands of the curriculum can seem like a tall order. The unfortunate truth is that EdTech can be expensive. The Sutton Trust, a charity set up to address educational...

11 May 2022

admin workload for teachers

How using EdTech can reduce the admin workload for teachers

It would be an understatement to say that today’s teachers are overworked. Concerningly, 44% of teachers plan to quit in the next five years – largely due to their unmanageable workloads. Admin is an unwelcome addition to this – but with a little help from EdTech, it doesn’t have to be such a bur...

27 April 2022

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