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We are delighted to introduce Michelle Phillips, one of GKA’s Project Manager/Co‑ordinators, who brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our team.   Michelle has over 20 years’ experience across a broad range of sectors, from private industry to education. Having previously worked within a well‑established multi‑academy trust, she offers strong communications and management skills, with a proven ability to lead teams, meet key deadlines and deliver high‑quality projects from concept through to completion.   At GKA, Michelle provides oversight and coordination across a wide…

We’re excited to introduce Melanie Clarke, our Project Support and Senior Administrator, who brings over 30 years of PA and administrative experience at Director and Executive level. As a central point of contact, Melanie has worked with GKA for more than 9 years, playing a key role in streamlining processes and ensuring smooth transitions for both colleagues and clients.  With a strong background in administration, organisation, and a keen eye for detail, Melanie consistently demonstrates exceptional organisational and problem-solving skills. Melanie excels…

Are you making the most of your SEND budget?   Do you need to think differently about how you ensure your SEND funding goes further?   Have you reached a pressure point in your SEND provision?  Whether an individual school, a group of schools or a Multi Academy Trust (MAT) GKA can help you to facilitate an independent review of SEND, leading to comprehensive action planning and creative solutions for a system under such significant pressure.     At GKA, we understand the increasingly complex landscape of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). With rising levels of…

Solent Academies Trust’s new special school, Luminous Oak Academy, reached a major milestone in its development recently when it celebrated a symbolic steel frame-signing ceremony at its construction site in Eastleigh, Hampshire.   The event saw attendees sign a structural steel frame that will remain part of the building – serving as a lasting symbol of Hampshire County Council and Solent Academies Trust’s commitment to inclusive education and opportunity for all.   GKA are project managing the delivery of the new school for Solent Academies Trust,…

1st December marked a major milestone for the newly formed Heritage Multi-Academy Trust as Reinwood Infant & Nursery School and Reinwood Junior School officially joined the Trust. Their transfer completes a two-year journey to bring together six local Kirklees based schools, with a long-standing culture of collaboration and shared ambition for children and young people. This group of schools is already deeply connected through years of joint working, shared practice and aligned values. They began exploring formal partnership options in…

GKA is proud to have recently led the consultation process for the creation of Luminous Oak Academy, a new specialist school in Hampshire for Solent Academies Trust.   Designed to support children with social, emotional, and mental health needs, Luminous Oak Academy will offer high-quality education for up to 125 students aged 8–16, addressing the growing demand within the Hampshire special school system.  Our team expertly guided Solent Academies Trust through every stage of the consultation, ensuring that all key stakeholders…