Proposal to merge with Oasis Community Learning

PUBLIC CONSULTATION: BIG EDUCATION TRUST – PROPOSAL TO MERGE WITH OASIS COMMUNITY LEARNING

Big Education Trust and Oasis Community Learning are exploring the possibility of joining together to create a stronger, more effective family of schools. Like Big Education, Oasis is a deeply values‑led organisation, and there is strong alignment in our missions and approaches. This potential partnership gives us an exciting opportunity to bring together the very best of both organisations to benefit our children, staff, and communities.

Why Are We Consulting?

We are committed to being transparent and open throughout this process. This consultation allows parents, carers, local community members, and other interested stakeholders to share their views. All feedback received will be carefully considered before any final decisions are made.

We Want to Hear from You

Your feedback is important to us. Please take a few minutes to complete our survey and share your thoughts on the proposed merger: please fill in this form to do so.

Who Are We Consulting With?

We are seeking views from:

The local authority
Neighbouring local authorities (where pupils regularly travel across boundaries)
Parents and carers of pupils attending Big Education academies
Parents and carers in the wider area
Local primary, secondary, AP, special schools, sixth forms, and FE colleges (including those in neighbouring authorities where relevant)
The Admissions Forum, where one exists (if admissions arrangements may be affected)
Local Members of Parliament and councillors

Community Consultation Timeline

This community consultation will run from Friday 23rd January 2026 to Friday 27th February 2026. You are invited to submit your views using the online survey form, which will be live from 23rd January All responses will be shared with the Department for Education as part of the decision‑making process.

You can fill in the form here.

Information Events

We will also be hosting information sessions where you can hear more about the proposal, ask questions, and speak with members of the Big Education team.

These are happening as follows:

School 21: 29th January 2026, 5-6pm

School 360: 2nd February 2026, 5.30-6.30pm

Square Primary: 12 th February 2026, 5-6pm

We warmly invite you to attend if you would like to find out more or share your thoughts in person.