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Staploe Education Trust Join Anglian Learning 

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…

Seasonal Greetings

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!

Review of SEND Provision 

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…

Frame-signing Ceremony Marks Milestone in Construction of Luminous Oak Academy 

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,…

Heritage MAT Welcomes Reinwood Schools, Completing its Founding Family of Six

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 Successfully Project Manages Consultation for New Hampshire Special School

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…

Heritage MAT Welcomes Spring Grove Junior, Infant and Nursery School and Moorlands Primary School to the Trust Family 

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. …

Yorkshire Learning Trust: GKA Supports Major MAT Merger to Completion 

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…

GKA Partners with Solent Academies Trust to Deliver Ambitious People Strategy for Sustainable Growth 

GKA are working in close partnership with Solent Academies Trust to develop and implement a comprehensive People Strategy that will support the Trust’s development while nurturing a thriving, values-led workforce.  With five specialist schools already in place and two more due to open by 2028, Solent Academies Trust recognised the need to future-proof its approach to workforce planning, culture, and staff development. As a trusted partner GKA were asked to lead the development of a People Strategy.  GKA has worked…

GKA Due Diligence Services: Ensuring a Smooth Transition for your School or Trust 

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…

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