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Every child in this country, whatever their background, deserves a world-class education. Special free schools make an important contribution to achieving this. The government's commitment to investing £2.6 billion in high-needs provision over the Spending Review period will facilitate the establishment of up to 60 new special and alternative provision-free schools in England. As part of this initiative, GKA is proud to actively support the writing of not one, not two, but eight free school bids across the country. We…

Gail Khan Associates (GKA) brings a wealth of management experience in procurement to support schools, academies, and trusts. Our services encompass a wide range of needs, including oversight of curriculum, MIS, finance systems, IT, cleaning contracts, and day-to-day requirements for audit, legal services, clerking, and marketing. At GKA, we understand the importance of efficient and effective procurement processes. Our dedicated team is well-equipped to handle your procurement needs and provide tailored solutions. Whether you require support for large-scale contracts or…

Gail Khan Associates (GKA) has recently supported six clients in their Window 1 Trust Capacity Application Fund (TCAF) applications. We are now gearing up to assist more clients in Window 2, with the application deadline set for October 2nd. If you are considering a submission for window 2, now is the perfect time to start preparing. GKA offers comprehensive services to streamline your application process. We can draft content based on your brief or provide quality assurance for your own draft.…

Working alongside Newcastle City Council, Gail Khan Associates are proud to announce they have been successful in the award of 3 Managed Service Provider contracts for multi-academy trusts in the region. GKA’s specialist advisers, education and MAT knowledge worked alongside the technical and project capacity to provide comprehensive responses to each tender. We are looking forward to the next exciting part of the journey and supporting Newcastle and the trusts in their digital transformation journey.

Following over 12 months of working together with the support of Gail Khan Associates, The Springfield Centre, an alternative provision serving Wakefield in West Yorkshire, is set to join Ethos Academy Trust on 1 May 2023 and will become Enrich Academy becoming the sixth school to join Ethos Academy Trust.  GKA provided project management and consultation support for this project. Enrich Academy will provide education for KS4 students on a step-out basis or for those who have been permanently excluded…

Congratulations to existing client Three Spires Trust who welcome The King’s CE School, Wolverhampton into their Trust following over 2 years of collaborative working, consultation and complex land negotiations.  The transfer took place on 1 April 2023 which now brings them the fourth school to join the Trust.  GKA provided project management support to both the school and the Trust ensuring the transfer happened smoothly and on time.  We look forward to continue working with the Trust in helping them…

Gail Khan Associates have had a really busy start to the year with a number of new clients and projects.  We have also supported existing clients with 4 Academy conversions and transfers which all join new Multi Academy Trusts on 1 March 2023.  Congratulations to Brompton Hall Special School in Scarborough who join Venn Academy Trust, Rawlins Academy who have transferred to Embrace Multi Academy Trust, Loughborough Primary Academy and Snarestone Primary School who both join Rise Academy Trust. Best…

The deadline for Alternative Provision Free School applications closed on 17 February and Gail Khan Associates were thrilled to be involved in two very different but equally exciting bids which, if successful, will see over 300 much needed Alternative Provision school places available for children from Key Stages 2-4.  Both applications included innovative concepts to provide holistic support to the young people and their families that the schools will serve.

Following over 12 months of collaborative working and consultation, in September 2022 GKA were asked to project manage the transfer of Bradford Girls’ Grammar School to Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust.  The transfer took place as of 1 January 2023 making BGGS the 19th academy to join the BDAT family of schools.  GKA have provided project management support to the school and trust, ensuring that the transfer happened on time and within budget.  We also managed parental communication that came in to…

2021 saw GKA celebrate 10 years of business operation in the education and social care sectors. When we formed in May 2011 we did so with one goal which was to make a positive impact on the life chances of young people and vulnerable adults. Our clients have been wide and varied, schools and academy trusts, local authorities, government departments, colleges and universities as well as private sector organisations including construction, legal, financial and auditors. This year has seen some…