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Yorkshire Learning Trust: GKA Supports Major MAT Merger to Completion 

We are delighted to announce that the merger between South York Multi-Academy Trust and The STAR Multi-Academy Trust has now formally completed, with the new Yorkshire Learning Trust (YLT) formed on 1st September 2025.  This merger brings together 17 schools, over 7,000 students and around 1,000 staff across York and North Yorkshire. As two mixed MATs with strong local roots and a commitment to inclusive, high-quality education, the unification into YLT represents a significant opportunity to strengthen and scale that…

GKA Partners with Solent Academies Trust to Deliver Ambitious People Strategy for Sustainable Growth 

GKA are working in close partnership with Solent Academies Trust to develop and implement a comprehensive People Strategy that will support the Trust’s development while nurturing a thriving, values-led workforce.  With five specialist schools already in place and two more due to open by 2028, Solent Academies Trust recognised the need to future-proof its approach to workforce planning, culture, and staff development. As a trusted partner GKA were asked to lead the development of a People Strategy.  GKA has worked…

GKA Due Diligence Services: Ensuring a Smooth Transition for your School or Trust 

At GKA, we understand that every school or Trust's journey is unique. Whether you are at the start of your academisation process, exploring a potential merger, or an LGB considering joining a trust, our due diligence service provides the insights and assurance you need to make informed decisions.  With a range of tailored options from desktop reviews to fully comprehensive assessments our expert network, including MAT CFOs, HR specialists, compliance and governance leaders, ensures you have the right support at…

A Busy Start to 2025! 

Gail Khan Associates had a very busy start to the year supporting a number multi academy trusts undertake mergers to form new Trust’s and assisting with school conversions and MAT growth.  On 1st March Linthwaite Clough Junior, Infants and Early Years School became an academy and joined Together Learning Trust.  As part of the conversion process, Gail Khan Associates facilitated the project management support on behalf of Together Learning Trust, offering expert advice and guidance throughout each stage. The team…

Gail Khan Associates Announces Formation of Heritage Multi Academy Trust

Gail Khan Associates (GKA) is proud to announce the official formation of Heritage Multi Academy Trust (Heritage MAT) today, 1 April 2025. The new Trust has been established through the collaboration of two single academies and four local authority-maintained schools in the Kirklees area. These include Lindley Junior School and Salendine Nook High School as the two single academies, with Moorlands Primary, Reinwood Infant and Nursery, Reinwood Juniors and Spring Grove Junior, Infant and Nursery Schools all due to join…

Apex Collaborative Trust Officially Formed on 1 April 2025 

Gail Khan Associates (GKA) is pleased to announce the official formation of Apex Collaborative Trust, marking a significant milestone in the educational sector. Formed on 1 April 2025, Apex Collaborative Trust results from the merger of The Pennine Trust and South Craven Academy Trust, bringing together a shared commitment to delivering high-quality education across a wider community of schools for children and young people aged 3-18.  GKA provided comprehensive project management services throughout the merger process, ensuring the smooth integration…

St Michael’s CofE Primary Academy Joins Three Spires Trust 

Gail Khan Associates (GKA) are thrilled to share that St. Michael’s CofE Primary Academy has officially joined Three Spires Trust today, marking the start of an exciting new chapter.    Three Spires Trust is a growing MAT founded in 2021.  As part of its growth strategy, the Trust sought to bring St. Michael’s CofE Aided Primary School into the Trust, supporting the school's conversion to an academy.  Three Spires Trust required expert support to guide St. Michael’s CofE Primary School…

GKA Supports St Joseph Catholic MAT with the Successful Conversion of St Charles Catholic Primary School 

Celebrating Another Successful School Conversion!  We are thrilled to announce that St Charles Catholic Primary School has officially joined St Joseph Catholic MAT as of 1st April – marking yet another milestone in our strong partnership with this exceptional trust.   The GKA team has been proud to provide both capacity and expertise, working closely with the school leadership and trust central team to ensure a seamless and compliant transition. From delivering comprehensive due diligence to expertly managing the conversion and…

Stour Valley Educational Trust Join Anglian Learning

On 1 March 2025 Stour Valley Educational Trust (SVET), located in Suffolk, a Multi-Academy Trust that includes Clare Community Primary School and Stour Valley Community School officially joined Anglian Learning.   Gail Khan Associates supported Anglian Learning with their MAT growth plans to merge with Stour Valley Education Trust (SVET).  GKA's project management expertise was pivotal in supporting Anglian Learning through the transfer and onboarding process.  From guiding the Trust through to the application to the Department for Education (DfE) to…

Gail Khan Associates Play Key Role in Establishing Industrious Education Trust in Kirklees

GKA Supports Five Schools in Forming New Multi-Academy Trust  On March 1st, Gail Khan Associates (GKA) proudly celebrated the successful formation of the Industrious Education Trust, a new Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) that brings together five primary schools in Kirklees. Ashbrow School, Birkby Junior School, Dalton School, Mill Lane Primary School, and Moldgreen Community Primary School have officially united under the new Trust, marking an exciting new chapter for education in the region.  Gail Khan Associates played an instrumental role in…

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