I Matter Programme - Linked Parents

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I Matter Programme - Linked Parents - Kendal area -
Focus - Early Intervention

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The I Matter supported learning programme for LInked Individuals and Parents is open to those with a recommendation from their own organisation.

We work with localities to take forward fully and partially funded supported learning programmes, starting in the Kendal and Western Dales area.
Study support is offered centrally via I Matter Training and via participating organisations.


1️⃣ Hub Name & Location


I Matter Supported Learning Hub - Kendal area
c/o Stramongate House,
Kendal
La9 4BH
Region / Postcode: La9


2️⃣ Contact Information

3️⃣ Options Offered for Individuals/Families 

Families with a certified School Link Professional can access supported I Matter Training with a recommendation via self funding.
The focus is on preparation, prevention, early intervention
There are a small number of funded options via Certified Lead Professionals also with a focus on early intervention services.
A personal recommendation from the Certified Link or Lead is required.

Pathway

  Costs     Funding    Available   Next Start  Notes
Introduction to I Matter
(1 hour)		 Free Free ✅ Yes Anytime   
Core Online Self Help online
(1 month)
 £75

 Self-fund  ✅ Yes Anytime   
Core Online Self Help
(4 months)		 £295  Self-fund ✅ Yes Anytime 

Individual Consults

 £75       Via Local Lead Professionals 

Require Expression of Interest:

          
Get Started and Fundamentals Online
Bronze – Core + Moderated Q&A
 £347  Funded ✅ Yes   Rolling Programme Via Link or Lead Professionals -
Silver – Group Study Support (6 group or 1:1 sessions over 4 months)
 + £200  Funded ✅ Yes   Requires Local Lead Practitioner; expression of interest 
Gold – Intensive / Personalised Support

 + £700  No ❌ No   Unusual - Case by Case Agreements Only for verified families; high supervision; must complete Bronze or Silver first
Study Support must be offered by a local Lead Plus practitioner


Tip: Families can start with Bronze online, then join Silver if a space is available.


4️⃣ Registration & Access

  • Who can access self help learning:  Anyone
    Who can access supported learning:     Parents, families with a Kendal GP and child at a Kendal school and a Link Recommendation

  • How to register:

    1. Use Hub Lookup to confirm local hub coverage

    2. Check Dates via search

    3. Contact the hub directly via email/phone

    4. Express interest in Bronze, Silver, or Gold (where available)

  • Notes: Gold pathway requires prior verification

5️⃣ Safeguarding & Scope

  • Hub Safeguarding Lead: Dr Cathy Betoin

  • Safeguarding Policies: ✅ Yes, up to date

  • Scope of Programme:

    • Educational relational health programme

    • Not therapy

    • Families in crisis referred to statutory services

    • Gold Level: Family based psychoeducation possible only if TAF and other services are involved

  • Practitioner Responsibilities: Adhere to local safeguarding policies

6️⃣ Session & Delivery Details

  • Delivery Mode: Blended (in-person + online)

  • Session Length / Frequency:

    • Silver: 1.5 hours, weekly for 6 weeks

  • Max Participants per Session: 12 families

  • Additional Notes: Sessions held in accessible community centre; childcare available

7️⃣ Financial / Payment Information

  • Core Programme (self-paced): £75-£295
    Extras

  • Bronze Study Support: £50 for 4 months

  • Silver Group Study Support: £200 for 6 sessions

  • Gold Intensive Support: From £700

  • Revenue Share: 75% retained by hub / 25% to I Matter

8️⃣ Notes / Special Instructions

  • Gold pathway requires verification via hub

  • Hub runs monthly orientation sessions

  • Limited online support due to IT policies; in-person preferred

9️⃣ Map / Directions

View Hub on Google Maps



10️⃣ Next Steps