We are excited to be exploring a potential merger, which would see Big Education join the Oasis family – uniting two organisations with strong track records in delivering exceptional education, rooted in community. Both organisations are values-led and committed to making a transformative difference in the communities we serve.
We believe this partnership has the potential to not only strengthen our innovative individual approaches to education, but also provide greater support for our staff and wider communities. For children learning within Big Education and Oasis schools, this would mean further access to extensive enrichment opportunities, including Oasis’ student leadership programmes, cultural and creative arts, sports, and award-winning mental health support. For staff, it would bring immediate access to the resources and expertise within Oasis’s 56 academies nationwide, and Big Education’s transformative staff leadership development – alongside new opportunities for further professional growth and collaboration.
Within this potential partnership is a promise to keep Big Education’s influential projects and programmes thriving within a new combined organisation. It would create further opportunities for schools across both Big Education and Oasis to connect, share ideas, and learn from each other – building a stronger network for our joining communities.
As we continue to navigate a thorough engagement process, we will work closely with our staff, families, and wider communities including partners, to ensure transparency and collaboration at every stage. Our shared goal is to deliver exceptional education and through our combined strength to unlock new opportunities for growth and excellence. We are excited about the potential of this partnership and look forward to shaping the future together.
This is an incredibly exciting opportunity to bring together two organisations united by a deep commitment to innovative education and community. By combining Oasis’ model of exceptional education at the heart of the community with Big Education’s transformative approaches, we have the ability to unleash the potential of thousands more students and set a new standard for what schools can achieve together. This collaboration provides an opportunity to influence practice across the sector, creating richer opportunities for students, empowering staff, and strengthening communities nationwide.
The vision for Big Education was always to work both ‘in’ the system and also ‘on’ the system and make change. This is an exciting strategic opportunity for us to secure our future as a centre of excellence in inclusive, expansive educational approaches, and to scale our work. Oasis’ values and mission align so closely with ours, and we know we will be able to ‘do more, better, together’. Working with humility, collaborating and sharing deeply, we have the potential to positively impact many more lives.
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 Did We Consult?
We are committed to being transparent and open throughout this process. This consultation allowed parents, carers, local community members, and other interested stakeholders to share their views. All feedback we received has been carefully considered.
Who Did We Consult With?
We sought views from:
All responses were shared with the Department for Education as part of the decision‑making process.
We believe this partnership has the potential to not only strengthen our innovative individual approaches to education, but also provide greater support for our staff and wider communities. For children learning within Big Education and Oasis schools, this would mean further access to extensive enrichment opportunities, including Oasis’ student leadership programmes, cultural and creative arts, sports, and award-winning mental health support. For staff, it would bring immediate access to the resources and expertise within Oasis’s 56 academies nationwide, and Big Education’s transformative staff leadership development – alongside new opportunities for further professional growth and collaboration.
Within this potential partnership is a promise to keep Big Education’s influential projects and programmes thriving within a new combined organisation. It would create further opportunities for schools across both Big Education and Oasis to connect, share ideas, and learn from each other – building a stronger network for our joining communities.
As we continue to navigate a thorough engagement process, we will work closely with our staff, families, and wider communities including partners, to ensure transparency and collaboration at every stage. Our shared goal is to deliver exceptional education and through our combined strength to unlock new opportunities for growth and excellence. We are excited about the potential of this partnership and look forward to shaping the future together.
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:
BIG EDUCATION TRUST AND OASIS COMMUNITY LEARNING PROPOSED MERGER – Fill in form
Who Are We Consulting With?
We are seeking views from:
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.
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
Surrey Square Primary: 12th February 2026, 5-6pm
We warmly invite you to attend if you would like to find out more or share your thoughts in person.
