Case Study: City College Peterborough achieves inclusive digital learning with Phoenix Software and Microsoft Surface

Delivering accessibility and inclusion to transform education and impact lives in the community

Phoenix Software worked with City College Peterborough, a long-established adult learning provider serving the Peterborough community, as it sought to support a digital strategy and create a more accessible, inclusive learning environment. The college needed a modern way to help staff and students learn, communicate, and stay engaged both in and beyond the classroom, especially for learners who may need to step out of class or study flexibly.

Phoenix Software helped the college move to Microsoft 365, with Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Surface devices at the heart of the rollout. After workshops, customer immersion experiences, and training, the college introduced Surface Go devices for students and Surface Pro devices for staff, creating digital classrooms and improving collaboration, independence, and access to learning anywhere in the building. Phoenix Software’s solution also delivered measurable impact, including around 48% cost savings and a 38% reduction in paper usage, while helping learners like Ziah stay included, supported, and ready for future work.

City College Peterborough

Scott Fidoe

ICT Technician