Professional - Educator based in a Kendal area school
Dates for Supported Learning - Closed Groups
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I Matter Learning Journey - Study Support
The I Matter Online Learning Journey can be complemented by varied levels of intensity of study support. Locality Hubs are the means through which we prefer to share I Matter Training with professionals and parents and carers and individuals who want to learn about relationship health and an I Matter approach with a degree of joined up local support.
Two Forms of Supported Learning
Everyone comes to I Matter in a different way. Some learners are ready to begin independently. Others are supported through a school, GP practice, or local hub. Both routes lead to the same learning — the difference is how support is introduced at the beginning. Many people revisit the core learning more than once.
Option 1:
Open Learning Groups
This route suits people who are ready to begin and want flexibility.
- Monthly rolling programme of Get Started Events
- Varied range of times for study support for the Fundamentals
- Focussed on different audiences but may include mixed interests
- Suitable for more confident learners
- May include different facilitators
All learners who complete Phase 1 Get Started gain automatic 1 year Core membership of the I Matter Community Wheel
Option 2:
Closed Learning Groups
This option suits people who want to work with a named practitioner in a local community
- Learning group starts and ends together
- Practitioner usually selects priority focus and invites members
- Often organised via a school, GP practice, or local hub for non-professional
- Can suit less confident learners
For learners accessing via schools, or hubs with Lead Professionals, part of the fee contributes to in-house study support and guided learning
I Matter Ask Anything Sessions
The I Matter Ask Anything sessions take place Weds 12.30-1.10pm
Open to anyone registered for supported learning
Week 1 - Professionals (Open to all)
Week 2 - KPCN Parents (via GP's)
Week 3 - Professionals (Kendal)
Week 4 - Linked Parents (via schools)
These are intended for people who have completed the I Matter Introduction Session
Closed Groups for Professionals
I Matter Closed Study Support Groups for Professionals are only offered via this site
I Matter Training works with a Lead Practitioner to identify
+ The Level of Training
+ The Target Focus Interest (eg Personal/parenting/age of child)
The Format (face to face or online)
The time of day
The number and length of sessions
I Matter Training will advertise session on this site and the professional will advertise to their own community
Closed Groups for Non-Professionals
I Matter Closed Study Support Groups can be offered by Trainee and Certified Lead Practitioners
The Lead Practitioner will identify
+ The Level of Training
+ The Target Focus Interest (eg Personal/parenting/age of child)
The Format (face to face or online)
The time of day
The number and length of sessions
The Lead will advertise session series to their own community
Types of Closed Groups
Closed groups provide study support for your online learning and help you with the application to your own specific situations
Introduction to Relationship Health
Six Issues you don't want to miss
3 modules • 1-2 hours over 7 days
Practical, bite-sized learning to support understanding of the overlooked issue of relationship health.
Phase 1: Get Started with the I Matter Model
Introducing Relationship Health
6 modules • 1-2 hours over 1 month
Practical, bite-sized learning to support understanding of relationship health.
Phase 2: The I Matter Framework Fast Fundamentals
Foundations for a Relationship Health Approach
11 modules • 6-12 hours over 3-4 months
Practical, bite-sized learning to give you strong foundations for relationship health practice
Phase 3: The I Matter Deep Dive: Theory to Practice:
Thinking Developmentally
16 modules • English • 12-24 hours over 9-12 months
Deep dive into the theory to practice of a relationship health and I Matter informed approach
Open Programme Class timings are designed as follows:
Professionals Open:
Ask Anything Week 1 Weds 12.30-1.00pm
Get Started - Week 3 Weds 1.30-2.45pm
Fundamentals Tues 9.15 or Tues 6.15-7.15 (fortnightly Week 1 and 3)
Professionals Kendal:
Ask Anything Week 3 Weds 12.30-1.00pm
Get Started Week 1 Weds 1.30-2.45pm
Fundamentals - Weds 9.15 or Tues 4-5 (fortnightly Week 1 and 3)
Linked Parents - Mainly 0-9years
Ask Anything - Week 2 Weds 12.30-1.00pm
Get Started - Week 4 1.30-2.45pm
Fundamentals - Weds 9.15 or Tues 4-5pm (fortnightly Week 2 and 4)
Linked Parents - Mainly 10years plus
Ask Anything - Week 4 Weds 12.30-1.00pm
Get Started - Week 2 1.30-2.45pm
Fundamentals - Tues 9.15 or Tues 6.15-7.15 fFortnightly Week 2 and 4)
I Matter Get Started Workshops
The I Matter Get Started Workshop for stand alone learning is run on a rolling programme mainly Weds 1.30-2.45
Open to anyone who has completed the Online introduction
Includes Workshop, Essentials of Attachment and Community Wheel sessions
Advertised via Curious about Relationship Health
Week 1 - Professionals (Kendal area)
Week 2 - Linked Parents (via schools)
Week 3 - Professionals (Open)
Week 4 - Linked Parents (via GP's)
I Matter Community Wheel Online
The I Matter Community Wheel Online runs approx 1 x a month Wednesday 3.45-5.00 - Week 1
Open to anyone who has completed the Online introduction and the Get Started Workshop
I Matter Fast Fundamentals - Study Support
The I Matter Silver Study Support Programme runs at several times in the week.
The focus is study support for the online learning.
At present these sessions are considered open groups
Every person will have completed a priorities consultation
Professionals (short consult) Parents-Carers (longer consult)
Participants register for 5 sequential fortnightly sessions after Get Started
Group sizes will be between 3-6-max 10 participants
Professionals Week 1 and 3
Parents-Carers-Personal Week 2 and 4
Open (Professionals or Linked Parents Mainly 10years plus)
Tuesdays 9.15-10.15
Tuesdays 6.15-7.15pm
Currently: Kendal Plus (Professionals or Linked Parents Mainly 0-9 years)
Tuesdays 4-5.00pm
Weds 9.15-10.15am
Office Hours Support
Another flexi option is 1:1 consultations designed to support progress through the online
I Matter Community Wheel Local
The I Matter Community Wheel Online runs approx 1 x a month Wednesday 3.45-5.00 - Week 3
Open to anyone registered on the I Matter Fundamentals in the Locality area
Cost of 2 sessions included in the Fundamentals course
Then £15pa plus contribution to room hire and refreshments
Practitioner Training Sessions
The I Matter Practitioner Training Sessions take place on a Tuesday 12.15-1.15 (min 9 sessions a year)
Week 1: RH in Prof Practice
Week 2: Link Professional
Week 3: Deep Dive
Week 4: Lead Professional
Meet the Kendal Primary Care Network Team
DR ED CLARKE
GP CLINICAL DIRECTOR
DR AMY LEE
GP LEAD KENDAL ICC
DR CATHY BETOIN
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
JACQUI WILSON
SOCIAL PRESCRIBER
We work with the three practices of Captain French Lane, Station House and James Cochrane.
We also work with the practices of Western Dales PCN
I Matter Training for Residents with a Kendal GP
Over the last 6 years work has been progressing in the Kendal area in partnership with the Kendal GP's and local schools. We are proud to be developing thinking about relationship health practice in the community. We run the first Relationship Health and I Matter Informed Service in the NHS and we are working with local organisations to progress access to early intervention psychoeducational pathway for parents and we are progressing the first local I Matter Community Wheel programme. Our aim is to help adults and young people to understand more about how to help themselves and others overcome challenges with a relationship health approach. We work in partnership with schools and other services
Requirements for Professionals to join Phase 1 Get Started in Kendal
with a funded/discounted place (BY INVITATION)
- Classes on Tuesday pm (via school) or Wednesday (via GP)
- There must be active readiness to learn
- We are piloting access to supported online with schools
Requirements to join Phase 2 I Matter Online learning pathway:
with a funded/discounted place (BY INVITATION)
- Professional - Educator based in a Kendal area school
- Professional has invite from certified I Matter Link Professional
- Professionals ready to work collaboratively to progress relationship health practice for child and adult wellbeing
- Professionals must have support of senior leads in relation to their own role and priorities
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Requirements for Parents to join Phase 1 Getting Started in Kendal
with a funded place (BY INVITATION)
- Parents and child must have a Kendal GP
- Classes on Tuesday pm or Wednesday (via GP)
- There must be active readiness to learn
- We are piloting access to supported online with schools
- Parents opt in after discussion to establish readiness to learn with a certified I Matter link in GP or school
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Requirements to join Phase 2 I Matter Online learning pathway
with a funded place (BY INVITATION FROM A LINK)
- Child attends school in Kendal area
- Parent has invite from certified I Matter Link Professional
- Parents and school ready to work together to help child and adult progress in understanding and confidence
FAQ.
How do I learn more if I am in Kendal?
1. First ask if you have a work-professional or home-personal-parenting-caring learning interest.
2. Then ask if you are in the Kendal area (with a Kendal GP - if personal interest) and if your school or child's school is participating. If they are participating speak to the School Link professional. If they are not participating, share this information with senior leads and encourage a staff member to express an interest
I want to self-fund
Self-funding is possible for professionals if you have the support of your organisation. Self-funding is possible for personal-parenting-learning, if you have the support of a Link professional in a participating organisation. Self funding is not suitable for Band 3 or 4 complexity without locally informed support but is possible for Band 1-2.
AND WESTERN DALES PRIMARY CARE NETWORK
Example: I Matter Organisation Dashboard
The following is an example of what we are working towards - it is not yet live
CLASS TIMES
Green = I Matter sessions | Gold = In-house sessions
Green = I Matter sessions | Gold = In-house sessions
I Matter Training for Families in Participating Schools in the Kendal area
The offer for families in participating schools to complement the professional training will include:
CURIOUS ABOUT AND PHASE 1: ENTRY LEVEL
+ Getting Started Workshops and Essentials of Attachment Email Course
+ Invite to join the Community Wheel Network
+ Mailing list for free content - podcasts etc
PHASE 2-3 MORE INDEPTH LEARNING
+ Opportunity to apply to join the I Matter Online Learning Journey. This is a 12 month online learning programme.
+ The online programme can only be accessed following confirmation from a Link professional in a participating school that there will be a fit.
We are working with Kendal Primary Care Network, Relationship Health Matters CIC and Westmorland and Furness Council to take forward training for health and education Certified I Matter Link professionals as part of developing a more joined up approach.
We currently have some matched funding for 12 schools who would like to build their capacity to support parents who are motivated to learn.
EXPRESS AN INTEREST
We are currently progressing a pilot project to support more joined up thinking between health and education supported by Relationship Health Matters CIC
PHASE 1-2: PREVENTION EARLY INTERVENTION VIA SCHOOLS
We are working with schools to introduce relationship health and I Matter informed
understanding for parents of chlldren at nursery and reception
We offer Get Started Workshops and invites to the Community Wheel
Parents at a participating school can express an interest in I Matter Online Learning
PHASE 1-2: EARLY INTERVENTION VIA KENDAL SOCIAL PRESCRIBING
We are working with Kendal GP's to introduce I Matter understanding for
parents of chlldren at nursery and reception
We offer Get Started Workshops and Consultations and invites to the Community Wheel
Parents with a child at a participating school can express an interest in I Matter Online Learning
ADDITIONAL NEEDS - CURRENTLY IN DISCUSSION
We are working with Kendal GP's, schools and local services
to explore the pathway for those families where there are children with additional needs.
As we are a small company and our focus is psychoeducation, we are progressing carefully here.
There is a need for more informed practitioners to support this programme for this group at present
I Matter Training for Professionals in Schools in the Kendal area
We are excited to be moving forward with a project to develop more understanding of a relationship health and I Matter and community wheel approach in the Kendal area.
We are working with Kendal Primary Care Network, Relationship Health Matters CIC and Westmorland and Furness Council to take forward training for pastoral role staff in schools to be Certified I Matter Link professionals as part of developing a more joined up approach.
We currently have some matched funding for 12 schools who would like to build their capacity to support parents who are motivated to learn.
The offer for professionals in Kendal schools will include:
CURIOUS ABOUT AND PHASE 1: ENTRY LEVEL
+ Getting Started Workshops and Essentials of Attachment Email Course (offered monthly Week 3 on a Tuesday)
+ Invite to join the Community Wheel Network
+ Mailing list Relationship Health and I Matter News for free content - podcasts etc
PHASE 2-3 MORE INDEPTH LEARNING
+ Opportunity to apply to join the I Matter Online Learning Journey. This is a 12 month online learning programme with some stopping after 4m
+ The online programme can only be accessed by application and following confirmation from senior leads that the professional has an active interest in developing the pastoral offer for schools and has a good ability to connect with a wide range of families in differing circumstances.
The programme details are just being finalised - in particular the best way to use the bursary funding for maximum benefit.
The I Matter Link Professional Role is for professionals who have completed online Fundamentals and some Link Training and want to join our network as someone able to progress relationship health informed practice and informally support parents-carers and other professionals who are interested in learning about the I Matter Framework via online study. The role is usually as an independent, though professionals may also be employed in public settings.
A key element of the role is one of recognising readiness for change and assessing availability of suitable complementary local support, offering informal interest, support and encouragement, due to knowledge of the programme and informal community building around adults or young people who are exploring the implementation of the approach and becoming more confident in their own roles. Membership is by application.
To become a Link Professional, you must complete Level 1 online and be a member of our network and complete a short expression of interest.
If we are able to accept you, there will be a short training focused on understanding the Link role and how to recognise readiness for change.
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Please contact a member of our team for more information on these discounts.
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