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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…

GKA Supports Merger of South York Multi-Academy Trust and The STAR Multi-Academy Trust to form Yorkshire Learning Trust

GKA is delighted to have played a key role in supporting South York Multi-Academy Trust (SYMAT) and The STAR Multi-Academy Trust (STAR MAT) in successfully securing approval from the Department for Education (DfE) for their merger to form Yorkshire Learning Trust (YLT).  The newly established Yorkshire Learning Trust will bring together 17 partner schools, approximately 7,000 students, and 1,000 staff. This collaboration will strengthen the educational provision across the region while ensuring each school retains its unique identity and ethos. …

Linthwaite Clough Junior, Infants and Early Years School becomes an Academy and Joins Together Learning Trust

Gail Khan Associates has been a trusted partner of Together Learning Trust since its inception. Recently, GKA provided comprehensive project management support during the conversion of Linthwaite Clough Junior, Infants and Early Years School into an academy, facilitating its seamless integration into the Together Learning Trust network.  As part of the conversion process, Gail Khan Associates conducted thorough due diligence and project management support on behalf of Together Learning Trust, offering expert advice and guidance throughout each stage. The team…

Minerva Learning Trust and Cavendish Learning Trust Officially Merge to Form Stronger, Unified Trust 

We are delighted that the Minerva Learning Trust and Cavendish Learning Trust have announced the official completion of their merger, creating a new and expanded organisation that will now operate as Minerva Learning Trust.   Gail Khan Associates worked with Cavendish Learning Trust and Minerva Learning Trust, conducting due diligence and project managing the merger process. The year-long process was slightly delayed due to the July 2024 election but has now been fully finalised, ensuring a successful transition.  On 1st December…

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