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Gail Khan Associates Leads Transfer of St Francis Xavier’s College to St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust 

On April 1st, 2024, Gail Khan Associates proudly project managed the transfer of St Francis Xavier's College to join St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust. This significant milestone marks a new chapter for the esteemed institution, founded in 1842, as it becomes an integral part of the thriving educational community fostered by St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust, who are committed to transforming children’s lives through a world-class Catholic education.  St Francis Xavier's College holds a rich history, deeply rooted…

Industrious Education Trust Secures TEG Fund Approval with Support from Gail Khan Associates 

Gail Khan Associates is pleased to announce the successful approval of a Trust Establishment and Growth (TEG) Fund application for Industrious Education Trust. This significant milestone marks the beginning of an exciting journey towards the formation of a new Multi Academy Trust (MAT) dedicated to enhancing educational opportunities across Kirklees.  The TEG Fund application approval provides Industrious Education Trust with access to essential funds to support the initial development phases of the MAT. With a vision centred around raising prospects…

Gail Khan Associates Celebrates Success: Supporting Four Free School Applications to Approval 

Gail Khan Associates (GKA) is thrilled to announce the successful approval of four free school applications for our clients.  We are delighted to have played a pivotal role in supporting the following applications:  Prosper Learning Trust - South Tyneside Special Free School (STSFS): The new special free school in Jarrow will provide 56 primary education places for children aged between four and 11, who have additional needs, including social, emotional and mental health needs.  Horizons Specialist Academy Trust - Fairfax…

Barry Reed, Headteacher, in front of his new school Gilbert Ward Academy, Blyth

Gilbert Ward Academy move into their permanent building

On the 29 January 2024, Gilbert Ward Academy finally moved into their permanent premises after being in temporary accommodation since September 2023. Gilbert Ward Academy is a special free school for children aged 11-16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs in Northumberland. GKA are delighted to have been a part of this project since the application was approved back in 2020, writing the application and project managing the pre-opening phase. Gilbert Ward Academy is now part of Prosper Learning…

Castle Hill School transfers to Together Learning Trust

Together Learning Trust have welcomed their 7th academy into the Trust when Castle Hill School (a specialist college for communication and interaction) transferred into the MAT on 1 February 2024. GKA were happy to support TLT with this transfer (a school which was already part of a MAT and was being rebrokered), providing project management capacity and TUPE expertise.

Hanley St Luke’s CofE Primary School joins Three Spires Trust

GKA would like to share some exciting news!! On the 1 February 2024, Hanley St Luke’s CofE Primary School became an Academy and joined Three Spires Trust after starting their journey 2 years ago. This project took a little longer than expected due to PFI and legal complexities. The Academy is now part of a growing Trust which formed in January 2021 and now has 6 schools in total. We wish the school and its community all the very best.

Forming a new MAT or growing your existing MAT? See what funding is available and talk to us about your application needs

Gail Khan Associates (GKA) work with a huge variety of Trusts, all at different points on their journey. We are often involved even before a MAT officially exists and one of the areas, we are proud to deliver a huge impact on, is supporting stakeholders to bring new MATs to fruition. We support schools and their leaders, looking to form a MAT, to navigate the many challenges and curve balls that come their way, one of which is securing the…

Is it time for your trust to consider a merger?

Gail Khan Associates (GKA) is here to support you through the due diligence process and beyond, assisting in finding a suitable partner for your educational journey. In response to a shifting landscape, we've observed a growing trend among smaller academy trusts seeking to merge with larger, established Multi Academy Trusts (MATs). In August 2023, Gail Khan Associates was approached by one such larger MAT to conduct due diligence on a group of four schools that had expressed interest in a…

Cultivating Collaboration: Partnering with Schools to Create Multi Academy Trusts

At Gail Khan Associates, we are currently collaborating with diverse groups of schools, and in some cases, the associated diocese, who are embarking on their journey towards establishing new Multi Academy Trusts. Our team at Gail Khan Associates is proud to be a part of this exciting journey. We're here to offer guidance, support, expertise and DfE liaison every step of the way, ensuring that their vision for their Multi Academy Trust becomes a reality. More updates will follow as…

Wimbish Primary School Joins Anglian Learning

Gail Khan Associates wish to congratulate Wimbish Primary School becoming an academy and joining Anglian Learning on 1 September. We are delighted we were able to support this primary school and trust in this process and we wish them all the best for the future.

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