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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

eco-friendly equipment

3 pieces of eco-friendly equipment to help your school go green

The climate crisis is, unfortunately, the defining issue facing the students of today – and tomorrow. The topic has been heavily discussed in the education sector for years, with many schools planning to reduce their environmental impact. However, as the IPCC recently stated, it’s “now or never” ...

22 April 2022

laser cutter leases

How our flexible leases make laser cutters affordable

In this blog, we explain how our compliant laser cutter leases can help schools access modern laser cutters affordably and with minimal fuss!

13 April 2022

Sewing Machines

Springtime sewing ideas for students

In this blog, we present two springtime sewing ideas for schools, and we discuss our affordable leases for sewing machines!

6 April 2022

EdTech

Why coding matters to students’ future careers

In this blog, we explain why teaching kids coding in school is essential for their future careers as employers increasingly rely on technology.

30 March 2022

Catering Equipment

Our end-to-end solutions for food tech

Food tech is certainly a unique part of the school curriculum, and it’s a highly useful subject. As 42.6% of UK adults cook for their families every day, students will likely need culinary skills throughout their lives. It’s therefore clear that food tech classes are important – but to help stude...

24 March 2022

Canopies

4 ideas for fun outdoor lessons with playground canopies

The pandemic has highlighted the value of outdoor lessons. Nationwide, schools have often taken the teaching outside to stop coronavirus from spreading. Outdoor lessons can benefit students’ education, too. 88% of teachers agreed that outdoor classes make students more engaged in their learning t...

18 March 2022

EdTech

How EdTech and social-emotional learning can support students’ mental health

Sadly, it’s no surprise that after nearly two years in a pandemic, many students are struggling with their mental well-being. Currently, one in six children have a diagnosable mental health problem, which is certainly alarming. Thankfully, there are ways for schools to support students. One of th...

10 March 2022

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