We all know that in recent years, schools across the UK have been facing budget cuts which have had a significant impact on schools' abilities to provide resources and support for their students and teachers.
With schools forced to make staffing cuts, this has led to larger class sizes and reduced the number of specialised teachers, such as those for special education, classroom assistants ,or languages. With teachers asked to do more than ever before, it’s becoming more difficult for them to find the time to provide individualised student attention.
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If staffing cuts weren’t bad enough, almost every school we speak to has told us just how significantly budget cuts have impacted their school facilities and learning resources. With less money available, many schools are unable to maintain or upgrade their facilities, which in some situations has led to overcrowding (with classrooms out of action), poor heating (with decades old heating systems struggling to continue on) and poor lighting (with window frames needing replacing or even glass panels cracked).
Rarely a week goes by where there isn’t focus on this in the media, and while the government makes frequent statements on these issues, schools are often left to find solutions to the problems themselves.
Today, I want to share with you one solution that could free up some of your school budget so that you can direct it towards the areas that matter the most to you.
Let’s talk about your school printing provider because school printing is an area where you can make big savings but flies under the radar. When was the last time you shopped around and compared costs for your school print supplier for example?
A lot has changed in the school print sector these last few years and perhaps the most significant one for schools to know about is the fixed price printing contract. Imagine having one price for the entire school year no matter how much you print. Yes, you read that right, unlimited printing for an agreed fixed price.
Why would this be useful for your school? Let’s take a look at 5 reasons:
1. Budget Predictability
With a fixed price contract, you know exactly how much you’ll spend on printing each month or year, making budgeting and financial planning more straightforward. No nasty surprises.
2. Cost Savings
A fixed price contract may offer lower rates or bulk discounts on printing and supplies, which can save school money over time. Money that can be spent on educational resources.
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3. Reduced Administrative Burden
A fixed price contract simplifies the purchasing process by eliminating the need for the school to constantly shop around for the best prices on printing and supplies. This can free up time and resources for the school office team, something that I’m sure will be much appreciated knowing how busy they are!
4. Service and Maintenance
With a fixed price school printing contract, servicing and maintenance of the printers is typically included, once again saving the school from additional costs and resources. There’s nothing worse than a printer jam and finding out the school is out of warranty or didn’t sign up for the support plan!
5. Build a Long-Term Relationship
Suppliers who offer fixed price contracts typically do so to develop long-term relationships with their schools. These relationships can lead to more favourable terms, more specialised or tailored solutions for your school, and more personalised customer support for your school.
At EcoPrinters we only offer fixed price school printing solutions, and while you might expect this type of arrangement to cost more, everyone of our 110 schools have told us we have saved them money, with 95% reporting a significant amount saved. If you’d like to find out how much you could save, send us an email on enquiries@ecoprinters.net or request a call back using the chatbot in the bottom right hand corner of our website.
