Quality before expansion
Growth only works when the learning experience remains dependable in every location.
Co-Founder, Global Learning Solutions
Storm McGrath
Storm has spent decades turning educational ideas into practical systems that teachers, operators and families can rely on.
For Storm, scale is not the goal on its own. The goal is dependable education, supported by systems that work for the people using them.
- 25 years
- with the former company
- 19 years
- as CEO and Managing Director
- ASX-listed
- education leadership
- 500+
- centre network context
Global Learning Solutions is an independent company. References to Storm McGrath’s former role at Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited describe his professional experience only and do not imply endorsement, affiliation, ownership or backing by that company.
The beliefs behind the work
Five lessons that shape how Storm builds GLS.
Technology supports educators
Useful systems remove administrative friction and give educators more time for people and progress.
Operators need practical systems
Training, workflows and quality controls must work on an ordinary Tuesday, not only in a strategy document.
Local ownership, central support
Strong networks give local operators room to lead, backed by clear standards and responsive support.
Change should be disciplined
New ideas earn trust through testing, evidence and careful implementation rather than hype.
How experience shapes GLS
From judgement to practical support.
Storm’s experience informs the structures GLS is building. It does not replace the work of testing each program, platform and partnership on its own merits.
Franchise architecture
Clear territories, partner selection, onboarding and support designed as one connected system.
Training
Knowledge translated into practical training that people can apply consistently.
Quality controls
Standards, observation and feedback built into delivery rather than inspected at the end.
Technology direction
Tools chosen to reduce administration, support educators and make progress visible.
Operator support
Decisions grounded in the day-to-day realities of staffing, families, timetables and growth.
“I want every single child to know more today than they did yesterday.”
Storm McGrath
Career context
A career across technology, operations, networks and education.
Storm spent 25 years with Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited, including 19 years as CEO and Managing Director. His responsibilities encompassed operations, strategy, franchise growth, technology development and international expansion. He retired from those positions on 5 May 2025.
Bring an experienced education operator into the conversation.
GLS can help identify what is working, what is missing and what responsible growth would require. Scope and availability are confirmed after an initial discussion.