Due Diligence Assessments
Gain a deeper understanding before you expand
Deciding to acquire a new academy or form a MAT is a significant step. We’re here to ensure you take it with careful consideration. Our high-level Due Diligence Assessments provide a thorough understanding of the condition, compliance and suitability of an estate prior to you joining it, making you fully aware of any issues and liabilities that will need to be addressed.
- Our clear evaluations highlight the potential of acquiring a new academy or forming a trust in line with your ambitions
- Ensure all costs involved in this acquisition have been budgeted for as part of your wider Estate Strategy
- Identify capacity and compliance issues associated with the new estate to meet DfE’s ‘Good Estate Management Guidance’
Outstanding knowledge to support any merger
Whether you are acquiring a school or MAT, we build the most complete picture for any prospective growth plans. Covering everything including Condition Surveys, Health & Safety Assessments and Suitability & Sufficiency Assessments.
Why choose AEC?
Our comprehensive knowledge of the necessary school condition, suitability and compliance requirements ensure you make this decision with complete clarity and confidence.
We cover all areas to determine any liabilities associated with the establishment you intend to acquire, ensuring it meets your expectations.
Our in-depth approach to due diligence includes high-level Condition Surveys, Health & Safety Risk Assessments, reviews of files, and Suitability & Sufficiency Assessments. We deliver these in a cost-effective, easy-to-digest report, highlighting all priority issues and estimated costs to guide your decision-making.