--- title: "Britannica Education & Discovery Trust" url: "https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/case-study\/britannica-education-discovery-trust\/" published: "2026-04-21T20:30:44+00:00" modified: "2026-05-20T21:23:40+00:00" author: "Britannica Education" description: "Britannica\u2019s seamless integration with Microsoft\u2019s accessibility tools offers a sophisticated environment for accelerated readers. This 'first-class' synergy is currently utilised by Discovery Trust, a top-tier Microsoft Global Showcase in the UK, to drive digital excellence and inclusive learning" --- # Britannica Education & Discovery Trust Britannica’s seamless integration with Microsoft’s accessibility tools offers a sophisticated environment for accelerated readers. This 'first-class' synergy is currently utilised by Discovery Trust, a top-tier Microsoft Global Showcase in the UK, to drive digital excellence and inclusive learning ![](https://britannicaeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/34-1.jpg) ![Thistle background graphic](https://britannicaeducation.com/wp-content/themes/britannica-education/assets/img/backgrounds/thistle.svg) ![](https://britannicaeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/34-1.jpg) [School Stories](https://britannicaeducation.com/case-study/tag/school-stories/) [Video Case Study](https://britannicaeducation.com/case-study/tag/video-case-study/) # Enhancing Literacy Outcomes with Britannica Education and Microsoft Tools 📍 [Europe](https://britannicaeducation.com/case-study/category/europe/) share [![](/wp-content/themes/britannica-education/assets/img/be-facebook-icon.png)](http://facebook.com) [![](/wp-content/themes/britannica-education/assets/img/be-pinterest-icon.png)](http://pinterest.com) [![](/wp-content/themes/britannica-education/assets/img/be-linkedin-icon.png)](http://linkedin.com) [![](/wp-content/themes/britannica-education/assets/img/be-x-icon.png)](http://x.com) Safeguarding Research and Tackling Misinformation with Britannica School ## **The Challenge: Ensuring Inclusive Access to High-Quality Content** Discovery Schools, a high-performing Academy, and a top **Microsoft Global Showcase Trust** in the UK, faced the complex task of providing a ‘reading-rich’ curriculum that catered to a diverse student body. Teachers needed a way to deliver high-quality, non-fiction content that remained accessible to all students, regardless of their reading level, Special Educational Needs (SEN), or English as an Additional Language (EAL) status. The primary hurdles included: - **Differentiation:** Finding time to manually adapt complex texts for various reading abilities. - **Engagement:** Moving beyond static worksheets to dynamic, cross-curricular resources. - **Assessment:** Effectively tracking reading progress and identifying specific vocabulary gaps in real-time. ## **The Solution: Seamless Digital Integration** Britannica School is a first-class solution for **Immersive and Accelerated Reader** tools that are free to use within the Microsoft suite. By integrating **Britannica Education** with **Microsoft Tools** (such as Reading Progress), Discovery Trust created a streamlined ecosystem for literacy. This digital transformation focused on three key areas: - **Levelled Content:** Teachers utilised Britannica’s ability to adapt the same high-quality article across **three different reading levels**, ensuring every child could access the same core knowledge independently. - **Interactive Support:** Students leveraged built-in tools like the **double-click dictionary**, the **translation tool** covering over 100+ languages, and the **read-aloud function** to support SEN and EAL learners. - **System Integration:** Teachers exported age appropriate Britannica content directly into **Microsoft Reading Progress**, allowing students to practice fluency while receiving instant feedback on pronunciation and ‘tricky words’. > ‘Being able to integrate Britannica into the platform is all helping us to improve outcomes for reading and also providing children with, what we know are, high-quality texts.’ **David Briggs, Head of Primary | Discovery Schools Trust** ## **The Impact: Improved Outcomes and Teacher Efficiency** The implementation of Britannica Education’s classroom solutions has significantly shifted the classroom dynamic for both staff and pupils at Discovery Trust: - **For Students –** Pupils are now able to self-assess their reading, improving their confidence with complex vocabulary. The ability to ‘hear’ and ‘see’ words simultaneously has also bridged the gap for struggling readers. - **For Teachers – **The integration acts as a major time saver. By providing pre-vetted and copyright free material updated every 20 minutes, Britannica allows teachers to make quick links to current learning topics. - **For Parents – **The data generated through these tools allows parents to see exactly where reading gaps exist, enabling them to provide targeted support at home. ![Thistle background graphic](https://britannicaeducation.com/wp-content/themes/britannica-education/assets/img/backgrounds/thistle.svg) ## Join Our *Newsletter* From tips and tricks to engaging activities, find attention-grabbing content for tomorrow’s lesson. [ Sign Up Now ](https://pages.britannicaeducation.com/newsletter-subscription)