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Expert, flexible support to help schools build a sustainable digital strategy that drives real learning, without the cost of a full-time hire.

Too much tech. Not enough strategy.

Schools and trusts are investing in devices, platforms, and tools. But without a clear strategy, it’s easy to get stuck in reactive mode. The result?

  • Teachers feel overwhelmed.

  • Leaders lack visibility.

  • Learning isn’t improving.

  • Investment impact is unclear.

You’re not alone. Many schools face the same challenges because digital strategy isn’t just about tools. It’s about people, pedagogy, and purpose.

How does it work?

I've been where you are. And I can help.

I’m José Picardo, a former Deputy Head, an Apple Professional Learning Specialist, and a digital strategy consultant. I’ve helped schools, trusts, and EdTech organisations design and implement digital strategies that are focused, sustainable, and rooted in real pedagogy.

I don’t just advise, I partner. I bring clarity, structure, and insight to help you move forward with confidence.

  • Two decades in school leadership
  • Led digital transformation as assistant principal, and deputy head
  • Consultant to schools, MATs, and national EdTech projects
  • ISI inspector | Speaker | Executive Coach

Here's how we work together.

Book an initial conversation
We’ll explore your current position, goals, and capacity.

Agree your digital priorities
Together, we’ll define where to focus and what success looks like.
Engage on a fractional basis
I provide ongoing, strategic input at the cadence that suits your team—weekly, monthly, or termly.
Book a conversation now

What you get.

As your fractional digital strategist, I help you:

  • Build a clear, evidence-informed digital strategy
  • Align technology with teaching and learning priorities
  • Develop staff capacity and digital fluency
  • Create realistic, sustainable implementation plans
  • Evaluate impact and make data-informed decisions
  • Communicate strategy confidently to governors and stakeholders

All the strategic input—none of the full-time overhead.

What sucess looks like.

A clear, coherent, and widely understood digital strategy that puts teaching and learning first.
Your staff felt confident and supported, not overwhelmed.
With expert input on tap, your leadership team has developed capacity and expertise, without the overhead.
You are able to articulate and demonstrate impact to governors, inspectors, and parents.
Still not booked that conversation?

Don't just take my word for it...

“Your expertise and professionalism were very well received by our school leaders. Thanks for generating real clarity on next steps.”

Dr Ian YoungCEO, Keys Academies Trust

“José has depth and breath of experience in school leadership and strategic business, and will give you a space to think and consider. Most importantly, he knows that whilst there might be a few quick wins, he also knows that school improvement and high-performance take time to nurture and space to grow.”

Mike BuchananDirector, Positively Leading, and former Chair of HMC

“José is a clear-eyed and compelling guide to the intersection between pedagogical theory, educational research and the use of technology to build value upon both.”

Dominic NorrishCEO, IAPS

You don't need more IT, you need a digital teaching and learning strategy

(You know it makes sense)