by Al Kingsley MBE
Schools have never had more digital technology, or less time to work out whether it's delivering. Too many purchases are decided on the strength of a good demo, and too many renewals go through unchallenged because nobody owns the question 'is this still working for us?' The result is stretched budgets, frustrated staff and tools that promised far more than they deliver in the classroom. This guide gives school leaders, digital leads and governors 200 questions to change that. Organised around a proven adoption workflow, from strategy and pedagogical fit through piloting, evidence and cost, to the point where a tool should be renewed, replaced or retired, each question comes with a clear explanation of why it matters and space to record your own answers. Whether you're considering something new or taking a hard look at what's already in your school, these are the questions to ask before you sign.