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The MAT Unpacked

Hosted by Academy Advisory · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 5 episodes

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Episodes
5
Last ep.
11 days ago
Avg length
38m
Booking Probability™
25
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Listen Score
11
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Virality (30d)
44
Steady cadence.

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About this podcast

Welcome to The MAT Unpacked, the podcast that opens up what “good” really looks like in multi-academy trusts. Hosted by Chris Whiting from Academy Advisory, each episode brings you honest and open conversations with trust leaders, auditors and specialists who’ve been there, done it, and learned the lessons. We go beyond theory and compliance to explore the decisions, processes and practical approaches that help trusts run well, financially, operationally and educationally, so they can keep focus where it belongs: improving outcomes for children and young people. What you’ll get from every episode Real stories from the sector — what teams actually did, why they did it, and what changed as a result Practical insight, not jargon — translating finance, risk and governance requirements into clear, usable action Actionable takeaways — questio

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About the host

Academy Advisory hosts The MAT Unpacked, a education show with 5 episodes published.

Recent episodes

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Governance in Practice: Trust Boards, Local Oversight and the Ofsted Lens

May 1, 202649mEp. 40

In this episode of The MAT Unpacked, host Ed Nell is joined by regular co-host Chris Whiting from Academy Advisory, alongside guest Julie Price Grimshaw from B11 Education - a former Ofsted HMI with extensive experience

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What does Good Look Like in a Multi Academy Trust

Apr 17, 202637mEp. 30

In this episode of The MAT Unpacked, host Ed Nell is joined by co-host Chris Whiting alongside sector guests to explore what effective governance really looks like within a Multi Academy Trust. The conversation moves bey

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What Does Good Risk Management Look Like in a Multi Academy Trust?

Mar 27, 202648mEp. 20

In this episode of The MAT Unpacked, host Ed Nell is joined by regular co-host Chris Whiting from Academy Advisory, alongside returning guests Hugh Greenway and Simon Pink from The Elliot Foundation. The discussion focus

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Beyond the School Gate: How Trusts Can Become Community Anchors

Mar 13, 202651mEp. 10

Episode 1 - Beyond the School Gate: How Trusts Can Become Community Anchors In the first episode of The MAT Unpacked, host Ed is joined by regular co-host Chris Whiting (Academy Advisory) alongside guests Hugh Greenway a

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Trailer - The MAT Unpacked

Mar 3, 20261m0

Welcome to The MAT Unpacked, the podcast that opens up what “good” really looks like in multi-academy trusts. Hosted by Chris Whiting from Academy Advisory, each episode brings you honest and open conversations with trus

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Audience demographics

Age
25-54
Consumer type
Lifelong learners

Topics covered

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Frequently asked questions

How do I pitch The MAT Unpacked as a podcast guest?

To pitch The MAT Unpacked, visit https://academyadvisory.com/ for contact information, then craft a tight one-paragraph hook that ties your expertise to a gap in their recent education coverage.

Who is the host of The MAT Unpacked?

The MAT Unpacked is hosted by Academy Advisory. The show is categorised under education (business) and has published 5 episodes.

How many episodes does The MAT Unpacked have?

The MAT Unpacked has published 5 episodes.

What topics does The MAT Unpacked cover?

The MAT Unpacked regularly covers education, business, management. It sits in the education category, with a business focus.

Is it hard to get booked on The MAT Unpacked?

The MAT Unpacked is accessible for guests with genuine education expertise. A personalised, episode-aware pitch will still outperform a generic one every time.

Is The MAT Unpacked currently accepting guest pitches?

The MAT Unpacked hasn't explicitly signalled guest openness in recent episodes. That doesn't rule out pitching. your hook just needs to be especially compelling and relevant to their recent content.

How long are The MAT Unpacked episodes?

Episodes of The MAT Unpacked average 38 minutes. a focused format where a clear narrative arc and tight preparation matter most.

What guest credentials does The MAT Unpacked typically look for?

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