Commissioners & Locality Partners

Relationship health underpins physical health, mental wellbeing, learning, and community resilience — yet it is rarely addressed in a structured, preventative way.

This page is intended to help commissioners understand the logic behind the design of the
I Matter Learning Journey programme

The I Matter Framework offers a phased, scalable approach that builds confidence, shared language, and capacity across professional systems before extending learning to families and communities.

A Clear Three-Stage Model

Stage 1 – Get Started Universal Orientation (Psychoeducation)

A low-risk introduction to relationship health, suitable for professionals, parents, carers, and individuals.

• Promoted within Locality Hubs and also periodically via Curious About Community
• Builds shared language and understanding at an entry level
  
• Normalises stress, needs, and relational challenges
• The Wheel provides a context for conversations and for reducing isolation
• Appropriate for early intervention funding
• Faciltates messaging around personal responsibility in change
  
  

Stage 2 – Learn I Matter: Fast Fundamentals
(Structured Practical Learning of Key Theory)

A time-limited programme for those who want or need to go deeper.

• Promoted within locality hubs, suitable for professionals and determined parents
• Occassionally offered via the Curious About Community
• Clear time limited foundational learning
• 24+ practical concepts grounded in evidence-based theory
• Suitable preparation when complexity or escalation is emerging
• Facilitates preparation for joined up thinking and partnership working
  
  

Stage 3 – Living I Matter:  I Matter Deep Dive
(Supported & Sustained Learning of Theory to Practice)

Longer-term learning and study support for individuals, families, or practitioners where needs are ongoing and there is a need to build specific skills

• Restricted access - by application
• For parents-carers-personal - only via Locality Hubs
• Facilitated by trained I Matter practitioners
• Focus on integration, reflection, and confidence over time
• Not universal – offered where appropriate
• Facilitates understanding of how to implement developmentally informed practice

Professional-First Delivery Model

To ensure safety, consistency, and effectiveness, the I Matter Framework is introduced to professionals first.

Professionals who complete training:

• Develop shared language and confidence
• Understand appropriate boundaries and escalation points
• Are better equipped to support families and communities

Only once professional capacity is in place is learning extended to parents, carers, and families through supported pathways.

Locality & Practitioner Delivery

Delivery combines central learning resources with local facilitation.

• Core learning remains consistent and quality-assured
• Local practitioners provide workshops and study support
• Learning can be embedded within GP networks, schools, and community settings

This approach avoids duplication while building long-term local capacity.

Why This Will Likely Interest Commissioners

• Clear universal access and early-intervention focus as well as targetted options
• Professional systems strengthened first
• Reduced pressure on specialist services
• Scalable without loss of quality
• Clear distinction between universal and targeted provision
  
  

Next Steps

If you are exploring funding, partnership, or pilot opportunities, we welcome an initial conversation.

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