Helping schools navigate
financial turbulence

Specialists in Independent School Financial Distress

  • Plan for the 2025/26 academic year

  • Spot funding gaps before Autumn Budgeting locks in

  • Protect your school’s financial future before Spring Enrolment Dips

Is Your School at Risk?

Take our free School Health Check to identify early signs of financial distress — before it’s too late.

  • Identify early warning signs like falling enrolment or unbalanced budgets

  • Understand your legal obligations as a governor or head

  • Receive confidential, no-obligation advice from our experts

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How we can help
in 3 simple steps

Book an Initial Consultation

A comprehensive evaluation of your institution’s financial position, operational challenges, and strategic opportunities will help us identify the most appropriate solutions.

Develop a Strategy

Working closely with your leadership team, we develop tailored strategies that address immediate concerns while building long-term sustainability.

Implement the Solution

Hands-on guidance to implement the agreed solutions, manage complex regulatory requirements, and facilitate stakeholder communications throughout.

Partner-led support for education institutions in distress

At Education Advisory, our team understands the unique challenges of running an independent school, academy, college, or university in today’s climate.

We will work alongside you to resolve financial and operational difficulties while protecting educational provision.

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How We Can Help

Restructuring & Rescue

Financial and operational restructuring that preserves educational provision while addressing underlying challenges to secure long-term sustainability.

Strategic partnerships and mergers to create stronger institutions by combining complementary strengths, achieving cost-efficiencies, and enhancing educational provision.

Strategic guidance and governance support that helps thriving institutions strengthen their position, manage risks, and plan for sustainable growth.

Professional closure management that protects students and stakeholders when continuation is no longer viable.

Insights for School Leaders
Navigating Change

Stay informed with expert commentary, real-world school case studies, and practical advice on managing the impact of VAT, rising costs, and financial uncertainty across the independent education sector.

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VAT on private school fees – A growing crisis for independent educators

Written by: Shaun Barton Education Expert Free Confidential Support Contact the team for confidential advice tailored to your situation Since the introduction of VAT...

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What are the Warning Signs of Independent School Insolvency?

Written by: Shaun Barton Education Expert Free Confidential Support Contact the team for confidential advice tailored to your situation The current challenging environment for...

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University Financial Crisis: How Rising Deficits Threaten Student Experience

Written by: Shaun Barton Education Expert Free Confidential Support Contact the team for confidential advice tailored to your situation The higher education sector faces...

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Independent education provider enters Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation

Written by: Shaun Barton Education Expert Free Confidential Support Contact the team for confidential advice tailored to your situation Brookes Education UK Group Ltd...

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Two leading universities join hands in powerhouse merger

Written by: Shaun Barton Education Expert Free Confidential Support Contact the team for confidential advice tailored to your situation St George’s and City, University...

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How do I know when it’s the right time to close your school?

Written by: Shaun Barton Education Expert Free Confidential Support Contact the team for confidential advice tailored to your situation The common signs that it’s...