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Professionals - I Matter Programme

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The I Matter supported learning programme for Professionals is open to any verified professional who has the support of 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.
 

1️⃣ Hub Name & Location


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


2️⃣ Contact Information


3️⃣ Pathways Offered for Professionals

The following options are open to professionals.   
We have some grant funding available in the Kendal, Western Dales area to offer fully and partially funded places on Silver Supported learning - please submit an expression of interest and mention your interest.

Pathway

  Costs             Funding    Available   Next Start Notes
Introduction and Why I Matter for Schools and Colleges Free Free  ✅ Yes     
Core Online Self Help
1 month 
 £75 Self-fund  ✅ Yes     
Core Online Self Help Only
4 months
 £295  Self Fund ✅ Yes  
Consults  £75   Self-fund      
           
Supported Get Started and Fundamentals
  ✅ Yes    
Bronze – Core + Moderated Q&A
4 months
 £347  Self-fund ✅ Yes   Community-based; moderation only; self-paced content
Silver – Group Study Support
(6 sessions or 1;1 over 4 months)

 + £200  Self-fund ✅ Yes   Requires Lead Practitioner; expression of interest recommended
Gold – Intensive / Personalised Support

 + £700  No ❌ No   Only for verified individuals; high supervision; must complete Bronze or Silver first 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: Local professionals, parents, families

  • How to register:

    1. Use Hub Lookup to confirm local hub coverage

    2. Check dates for the next options

    3. Contact the hub directly via email/phone if appropriate

    4. Register for 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

    • Professionals training

  • 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: 7

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

7️⃣ Financial / Payment Information

  • Core Online Programme (self-paced): £95-£295

  • Supported Learning

  • Bronze Study Support: Extra £50

  • 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

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