Forget about your budget for a second
By Luke Rogers
2026-04-27
If budget is the thing holding you back, finance is now a much more straightforward option for schools. Recent DfE changes, including IFRS 16 updates and class consent, have removed many of the old barriers around leasing, giving maintained schools and academy trusts more flexibility to fund IT through approved finance routes.
That means you can order now, avoid further price rises, and spread the cost over future years instead of waiting until summer. We offer both Operating Leases and Finance Leases. With an Operating Lease, the equipment is returned at the end of the term. With a Finance Lease, the equipment can be kept at the end of the agreement for a small final amount.
Why schools choose finance
Finance gives schools more flexibility when budgets are under pressure. It helps spread the cost over future years, avoids a large upfront spend, and makes it easier to move ahead with a refresh when the hardware is needed, not just when the budget allows. For schools balancing other priorities, that can make a real difference.
Get the benefit now, not later
By ordering now on finance, you can lock in today’s pricing and get what the school really needs and not just what it can afford from this budget
That means better performance for staff, better reliability in the classroom, and a smoother experience for teaching and learning, without the need for a large upfront spend. Instead of waiting until summer and risking another price rise, you can move earlier and spread the cost in a way that works for you.
Simple, compliant, and built around schools
You can spread the cost, preserve budget, and keep technology moving without unnecessary complexity. With our partners Money Sphere, we can support schools through compliant procurement routes, including trusted frameworks such as Everything ICT, giving you added peace of mind when planning your refresh.
We can also finance complete solutions, including hardware, software, installation, services, and warranty, so you can keep everything under one roof.
DDR4 systems are the sweet spot right now
They still deliver the performance most classrooms and staff teams need, but at a more affordable price point than newer DDR5 alternatives. That makes them a smart choice for schools that want dependable, capable hardware without pushing the budget further than it needs to go.
Don’t wait until summer
Prices are already rising. DDR4 systems still offer a strong value sweet spot. And if budget is the barrier, finance gives you a practical way to move now and spread the cost.
- Want to order now and have us hold onto it until you’re ready to install?
- Delay payment until your next budget period?
- Get what you really need now without heavy upfront costs?
