The Law of Unintended Consequences: Why More Schools Are Converting to Academy Status in 2025 In a move intended to slow down the rate of academisation, the government recently […]
J & G Marshall Ltd was created to help schools not just understand the academy conversion process, but to navigate successfully and effectively through it.
Our philosophy is simple – our team all sit on Trust Boards and governing bodies. As a result, we see the process from the point of view of the schools, not the policy makers. We help senior leaders to continue to focus on education outcomes, while we handle the tasks, paperwork and hurdles that can come with conversion.
Furthermore, our support grows with you. We have the credentials and experience to help academies and MATs grow and flourish. We highlight your strengths and signpost areas to develop before they become critical concerns. This understanding is a vital part of a healthy academy trust. Whether it be a MAT Growth Audit, MAT MOT, Due Diligence or even a Merger, we are with you throughout the whole process.
To find out more, read what the schools and academies who work with us have to say. J & G Marshall is a true partner.
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If your school or Trust is looking for additional support, please visit our sister company – Marshall Professional Development Ltd – which specialises in delivering CPD programmes, governance reviews and training as well as leadership training and coaching.
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The Law of Unintended Consequences: Why More Schools Are Converting to Academy Status in 2025 In a move intended to slow down the rate of academisation, the government recently […]
When the government announced the removal of the Academy Conversion Support Grant, many suspected it was a calculated move to slow the pace of academy conversions. It was widely interpreted […]
The Impact of Cutting the Academy Conversion Grant: A Call for Fairness In a significant policy shift, the Department for Education (DfE) has decided to discontinue the £25,000 academy conversion […]
"The successful launch of Four Hills Education Trust in September 2025 is a direct result of the outstanding support and guidance provided by Jeff Marshall and his team at J&G Marshall. From the earliest stages of planning through to the official opening, their expertise in academy conversion and trust establishment has been invaluable. Quite simply, without Jeff and his team, we would not have been able to launch the trust as smoothly or as successfully as we did. J&G Marshall’s philosophy of seeing the process from the perspective of schools rather than policy makers was evident throughout our journey. Their ability to handle the complexities of conversion, while allowing us to remain focused on educational outcomes, meant that we could concentrate on our pupils and staff, confident that the technical and regulatory aspects were in safe hands. Jeff’s insights and practical advice ensured that we completed our first DfE audit within the very first term with ease, a milestone that speaks volumes about the thorough preparation and strategic guidance we received. Alongside this, I undertook the Becoming the CEO professional development programme through Marshall Professional Development. This accredited, modular programme provided me with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to step into the CEO role effectively. Its focus on practical rather than theoretical learning, designed in collaboration with experienced CEOs, gave me the tools I needed to lead our trust with assurance from day one. Now that the trust is established, Jeff’s ongoing support continues to be instrumental. His team’s experience in governance reviews, MAT growth audits, and strategic planning is helping us strengthen our governance structures and shape our growth strategy for the future. Jeff himself is personable, approachable, and fully invested in the success of those he works with. His commitment goes far beyond consultancy, it feels like a genuine partnership, with our trust’s success as his priority."
Kirsty Osman, CEO of Four HIlls Education Trust
