Kendal Plus - I Matter Pilot 

🌿 The I Matter Relationship Health Learning Journey

Supporting Stronger Relationships and Wellbeing in Kendal Schools and Families

Are you a teacher, practitioner, or parent who wants to feel more confident in managing everyday challenges?

Join our new Kendal pilot project and discover practical ways to strengthen relationships at home, in school, and in the community.


💡 What’s It About?

The I Matter Framework helps adults understand behaviour, emotions, and stress through the lens of relationship health — the often-overlooked foundation of wellbeing.

This pilot, supported by Westmorland & Furness Council and Kendal Primary Care Network, offers funded learning opportunities for local schools and families.


🌱 What’s Included

For Professionals:

  • Online Introduction (45 mins)
  • Get Started Workshop (75 mins)
  • I Matter Fundamentals (12 hours over 12 weeks – self-paced or group option)
  • Option to become an I Matter Link Professional

For Parents:

  • Access to the same online learning via your school
  • Optional discussion sessions and local community meet-ups

For Everyone:

  • The Community Wheel Kendal – a new network to reduce isolation and strengthen local connection


🎓 Funded Pilot Opportunities

  • Up to 2 x 50% bursary on staff places per school
  • Up to 2 fully funded parent places per participating staff member
  • Access to live classes, forums, and community sessions


🧭 Who It’s For

  • Professionals seeking confidence when working with families and young people
  • Parents of nursery or primary-aged children
  • Those facing mild-to-moderate challenges who are motivated to learn


📅 Pilot Period

Now – Christmas 2025
Places are limited and offered on a first-come basis.


📞 Interested?

Take the quiz: Is I Matter for Me?


EXPRESS AN INTEREST

Or contact:
Dr Cathy Betoin
Email: info@imattertraining.com
Website: www.imattertraining.com


Together, let’s make Relationship Health a foundation for wellbeing in Kendal.