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New Multi Academy Trust in Lichfield

In December 2020, Andrew Warren the RSC for the West Midlands approved the formation of the new Three Spires Trust. Formed by the Diocese of Lichfield and working alongside Gail Khan Associates the new Trust (Three Spires) opened its doors to schools in April 2021. Initially the Trust is proposed to comprise of four schools with three now already in the Trust, these include; St Peter’s Collegiate Academy, The King's Wolverhampton (joined 1.5.21), St Thomas CofE Primary Academy, Kidsgrove and…

Opening of Harry Watts Academy in Sunderland

Gail Khan Associates are pleased to announce the opening of Prosper Learning Trust's new school Harry Watts Academy in Sunderland on 1 September 2020.  Harry Watts Academy is a special school providing education for children aged 5-16 based in the city of Sunderland.  Starting with 8 pupils in the temporary site at Harraton and growing to 96 pupils by September 2022.

Handover of Harraton Building

Gail Khan Associates have been working with Prosper Learning Trust and the Local Authority in Sunderland to secure temporary accommodation for their new school Harry Watts Academy.  The temporary site will open in September with the permanent build being ready in 2021.  Prosper will receive the keys to the temporary site on 24 August where the finishing touches with furniture and equipment will be installed ready for the start of term.

Successful appointment on Northumberland Special Free School

Gail Khan Associates are proud to have supported Prosper Learning Trust with another successful Special Free School application this time in Northumberland.  We look forward to working with Prosper and the local authority through the pre-opening phase so we can create great things for pupils across the county and neighbouring regions

Planning ahead for the future

During these challenging times for everyone the team at GKA are offering the opportunity to support projects you have been meaning to start but physically haven’t had the resource or time to do so. Our services include the facilitation of major procurement projects including catering, finance, MIS and ICT or perhaps you are looking to move forward with your first external review of governance. Much of this work can be facilitated remotely and GKA are here to help. For an…

Carnagill Primary School joins Dales Academies Trust

GKA are pleased to announce the successful conversion of Carnagill Primary School converting to Academy status and joining Dales Academies Trust on 1 April 2020.  This is the 14th school to join the Trust since its formation in September 2017.  GKA were responsible for the overall project management ensuring the conversion was achieved on time and within budget.

GKA Website

Gail Khan Associates website has been updated to reflect an extended service offering to clients old and new.  Our service offering includes support in the areas of external governance and internal audit as well as bid writing.  If you need support on a project get in touch by emailing hello@gailkhanassociates.co.uk

New School in Hull

Euler Academy in Hull which will be part of Venn Academy Trust is moving forwards with the design of its new school building which is due to be opening in September 2021.  The initial designs ahead of planning have been created and now the team will take this forward in preparation for planning.

Carnagill Primary School

Stakeholder consultation is complete at Carnagill Primary School in Catterick Garrison who are looking to join Dales Academies Trust in April 2020.  Facilitated by GKA we are now completing a full report which will be available on the schools website.

New Special Free Schools

During February the team at GKA supported clients at interviews with the DfE for new Special Free Schools.  We hope to find out if the bids have been successful in March - fingers are crossed.

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