It’s been a while since I last posted here. Not because there hasn’t been anything to say, quite the opposite. It’s been a relentless year, full of work I care deeply about, but also the kind that takes its toll when you don’t stop to take stock. So, here I am, finally pausing to mark something that does deserve a moment.
The EdTech Playbook is not only out and available from all good bookshops but has also reached number one on the Amazon ‘Best Sellers’ list AND with 6 five-star reviews!
Above some serious titles by serious people. That our book sits among them, let alone above them, is something I’m genuinely proud of — not because of the ranking itself, but because of what it signals.
We set out to write a practical, honest guide for teachers, leaders, and those trying to make sense of how to actually use technology well in schools. No gimmicks, no silver bullets (they don’t exist), just grounded thinking drawn from years of classroom experience, strategic implementation, and watching what works (and what doesn’t) across hundreds of schools and Trusts.
And it wasn’t just Olly Lewis and me. The book owes a huge amount to 40+ incredible contributors who brought insight, clarity, and real-world weight to its pages. I’m hugely grateful to every single one of them. The quality of their thinking elevates the book far beyond what we could have achieved on our own.
Liz Bury, our editor, deserves special thanks too. She brought sharpness, cohesion, and structure leading to something that I’m proud to have my name on.
What this says to me is simple: there’s a real appetite for substance; a more strategic and sensible conversation about EdTech and AI in education. One that doesn’t fall back on tired myths, or the digital Emperor’s new clothes from people with little knowledge, experience or understanding of what actually works, but one that centres on good teaching and sound leadership. One that sees technology as a powerful tool only when used with purpose (or at least I hope that’s the case!).
It matters to us too, not because it’s a badge, but because it’s a signal that our work, the hard yards of hard work, difficult conversations, digital strategy, staff development and classroom-level clarity, is cutting through.
Thank you to everyone who’s bought the book, recommended it, or left a review. If it’s helped, I’d love to hear from you. And if you haven’t picked it up yet, you’ll find it here.
I’ll be back soon with more writing, but for now, I’m taking a breath.
