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Gail Khan Associates (GKA) were delighted to support Lime Academy Trust in the successful expansion of Lime Academy Hornbeam through the creation of its new satellite provision, Lime Academy Hornbeam – Maple Green Campus, which will open in September 2026. Beginning in January 2026, GKA worked alongside Trust leaders, local authority colleagues and key stakeholders to lead the development of the Significant Change Business Case, manage the statutory consultation process, coordinate engagement with the Department for Education and subsequently develop and secure approval for the associated Land Transaction Application.…

At Gail Khan Associates, our team is at the heart of everything we do. As part of our Meet the Team series, we’re pleased to introduce Charlotte Handy, one of GKA’s highly experienced Marketing and Communications Consultants.  Charlotte is a strategic marketing specialist and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, bringing over 20 years of experience in delivering multi‑channel marketing campaigns, leading website development projects, shaping brand strategies and developing impactful internal communications. For the past 15 years, she has worked extensively across the education and higher education…

We are delighted to introduce Helen Oldroyd, one of GKA’s Project Manager/Co‑ordinators, who brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our team.     With a strong track record in education delivery, Helen turns complex programmes into clear, achievable plans and then gets them over the line. She has helped multiple Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) develop and grow, supporting everything from trust start-ups and academy conversions to mergers, new school bids, and successful school openings.  Her experience covers the full project lifecycle, bringing together due diligence, governance,…

We are pleased to share that Masham Church of England Primary School officially joined Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust on 1st February.  Gail Khan Associates are proud to have supported the Trust throughout this important conversion, which marks the first stage of its future growth. We initially worked with the Trust to complete robust due diligence on the school before providing expert project management and strategic guidance to deliver a smooth and well-coordinated transition. Working closely with the Trust, the school’s…

Staploe Education Trust joined Anglian Learning on 1 January 2026, following a successful transfer project managed by Gail Khan Associates.  Gail Khan Associates supported the Trust throughout the transfer process, providing end-to-end project management and working closely with Staploe Education Trust, Anglian Learning, the DfE, Lawyers and external stakeholders. The project, which included four schools, was delivered to agreed timescales, with a strong emphasis on governance, risk management and clear communication at every stage.  The transfer enables Staploe Education Trust to become part of a well-established multi-academy…

As we approach the holidays, GKA has been supporting St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust's Christmas Appeal by donating toys that will be split between the following charities: Cash for Kids Liverpool, St Helens Christmas Gift Appeal 2025 and Halton Toy Appeal. Gail has particularly enjoyed this shopping, asking the team for ideas of what to get teenage boys and girls for Christmas! We wish you a restful break and look forward to working with you in 2026!

Celebrating Growth and Partnership! 🎉  We’re delighted to share that, on 1st September 2025, Spring Grove Junior, Infant and Nursery School and Moorlands Primary School will officially join Heritage Multi Academy Trust, marking the next exciting chapter in the trust’s growth journey.  GKA has been a proud partner to Heritage MAT from its very beginning, helping to establish the new trust in April 2025 and supporting the onboarding of its first schools, Lindley Junior School and Salendine Nook High School. …

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…

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…

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…