Gail Khan Associates celebrates 15 years 

Gail Khan Associates is marking a major milestone on 1st May, celebrating 15 years since founder Gail Khan established the education and project management consultancy. 

Founded in 2011, Gail Khan Associates works with Multi Academy Trusts, schools, academies, further and higher education providers, local authorities and government agencies, providing specialist support and overseeing major change projects. 

Its work spans project management, governance and procurement support, stakeholder consultation and communications, interim support services, bid writing, helping education organisations plan, deliver and embed improvements. 

Over the last 15 years Gail Khan Associates have project managed and supported a variety of academy projects including: 

• 55 Multi Academy Trust formations 

• Hundreds of Academy conversions 

• 29 New (Free) schools through to opening with many ongoing now 

• Multiple consultations 

• 14 Trust Mergers 

To mark the anniversary, the team is reflecting on 15 years of supporting leaders and communities to improve outcomes for children and young people. 

Gail Khan said: “The variety of work we get involved in at GKA is amazing and we love every aspect of it as we know it is contributing to making a difference to children’s lives. Originally when GKA was formed we thought 5-10 years and then maybe move back to an employed role, but no! The sector and our fantastic and loyal clients have continued to engage our services for many many years and long may that continue.  

Our projects span from Portsmouth to Northumberland, East Anglia to Liverpool and anywhere in between. Projects have seen us go as far as Saudi Arabia and a bit more local Ireland and of course there is the GKA Spanish office.

Our clients of which there are too many to mention are all special, you care passionately about the work you do and we are proud to call you our clients and friends – thank you.

There are also the amazing team of associates (past and present) who have contributed to greatly, we couldn’t have done it without each and every one of you – thank you all.” 

Gail said she and her team will continue to build on GKA’s work with education partners across the country and beyond, supporting sustainable improvement and well-managed delivery for schools and trusts.