Relationship Health Matters CIC was set up to help promote more relationship health and I Matter informed education as part of supporting prevention and early intervention.

A key aim of this project has been to make it easier to help professionals and families get access to timely relevant training that will help them tackle challenges before they have become highly escalated

Kendal Educators Project

Kendal Educators Project

For schools ready to develop relationship health pathways for staff and families.

Eligibility: 

• You work in a school serving families with a Kendal GP
• You have an active interest in relationship health thinking for your school

What you get:

• Funded Level 1–2 I Matter online learning (1–2 staff)
• Potential access to additional professional training
• Opportunity to pilot parent-support microprojects

What’s expected:

• Your school registers for an I Matter Organisation Starter License
• Complete learning within 4 months (~1–2 hours/week)
• Share feedback to help shape the programme

Places: Up to 20
Funding: Westmorland and Furness grant

Apply:

1. Complete the online introduction
2. Attend an Ask Anything session
3. Contact: www.imattertraining.com/contact-us
4. Quote: Kendal Educators Bursary

Kendal Educators Study Support

For educators who have a Level 1–2 bursary and want structured support to complete their learning with confidence.

Eligibility: 

• You work in a school serving families with a Kendal GP
• You have an online Level 1-2 account
• You have an active interest in I Matter practitioner training

What you get:

• Get Started workshop to orientate your learning
• Ongoing group study sessions and/or 1:1 office hours support
• Opportunity to deepen learning alongside other professionals
• Potential access to additional funded professional training

What’s expected:

• Your school has an I Matter organisation starter license
• Complete Level 1–2 learning within 4 months
• Attend 6 support sessions (group or 1:1 check-ins)
• Share feedback to help improve the learning experience

Places: Up to 20
Funding: Funded via I Matter Training in association with Kendal PCN and Western Dales PCN

Apply:

1. Complete the online introduction
2. Attend an Ask Anything session
3. Apply for a Level 1–2 bursary (if not already completed)
4. Contact: www.imattertraining.com/contact-us
5. Quote: Kendal Educators Study Support Bursary

Kendal Plus I Matter Historic Learners 

For professionals in the Kendal Plus area who have had historic involvement in I Matter Learning

Eligibility: 

• You work as a professional in the Kendal Plus area
• You have taken part in an I Matter Fundamentals class or accessed online I Matter Learning

What you get:

• Funded Level 1–2 I Matter online learning 
• Option to apply to funded study support sessions

What’s expected:

• Your school registers for an I Matter Organisation Starter License
• Revisit your online learning within 6 months (~1–2 hours/week)
• Share feedback to help shape the programme

Places: Open to all with historic involvement
Funding: via I Matter Training and RHMatters CIC

Apply:

1. Complete the online introduction
2. Attend an Ask Anything session
3. Contact: www.imattertraining.com/contact-us
4. Quote: Kendal Plus I Matter Historic Learners
   

Kendal Parents-to-Be Online Learning Pilot via a Link GP - Preparation-Prevention

For expecting parents interested in exploring relationship health and an I Matter approach during pregnancy.

Eligibility: 

• You have a Kendal GP
• You or your partner are pregnant
• You have had some informal discussions about I Matter Online with a Certified I Matter Link Professional
• You are in good health and not stressed and interested in learning about relationship health
  
• You are interested in helping us improve the I Matter Online Learning resource

What you get:

• Access to Level 1–2 I Matter online learning
• Access to the I Matter Online Learning Community
• Opportunity to submit questions for recorded Q&A and join monthly live sessions
• Early access to a developing approach to prevention and preparation

What’s expected:

• Complete the learning within 4 months
• Provide feedback to help shape and improve the pilot
• Contribute a refundable deposit (£50 per person, returned on completion and feedback)

Places: Up to 8
Funding: Funded via I Matter Training in association with Relationship Health Matters CIC

Apply:

1. Complete the online introduction
2. Attend an Ask Anything session
3. Apply for a bursary under Kendal Parents-to-Be Pilot
4. Contact: www.imattertraining.com/contact-us
5. Quote: Kendal Parents-to-Be Online Learning Bursary

Kendal Parents via a Link Professional Online Learning Pilot - Preparation-Prevention

For parents interested in exploring relationship health and an I Matter approach to supporting wellbeing for self and family.

Eligibility: 

• You have a Kendal or Western Dales GP
• You have a child aged 2-6 years or 11-12 years
• You have had some informal discussions about I Matter Online with a Cerfied LInk Professional
• You are not currently significantly concerned or stressed but are motivated to learn how to help your child
• You are interested in helping us improve the I Matter Online Learning resource

What you get:

• Access to Level 1–2 I Matter online learning
• Access to the I Matter Online Learning Community
• Opportunity to submit questions for recorded Q&A and join monthly live sessions
• Early access to a developing approach to prevention and preparation

What’s expected:

• Complete the learning within 4 months
• Let your link professional know how you are progressing - informal updates only
• Provide feedback to help shape and improve the pilot
• Contribute a refundable deposit (£50 per person, returned on completion and feedback)

Places: Up to 5 per link professional in 12 months
Funding: Funded via I Matter Training in association with Relationship Health Matters CIC

Apply:

1. Complete the online introduction
2. Attend an Ask Anything session
3. Apply for a bursary under Kendal Parents via a LInk 
4. Contact: www.imattertraining.com/contact-us
5. Quote: Kendal Parents-via a Link Online Learning Bursary

Kendal Parents via a Lead Professional Online Learning Pilot - Mild-Moderate Concerns

For parents interested in exploring relationship health and an I Matter approach to supporting wellbeing for self and family where there are some mild to moderate concerns

Eligibility: 

• You have a Kendal or Western Dales GP
• You have a child aged 2-10 years or 11-14 years
• You have had some informal discussions about I Matter Online with a Certified LInk Professional
• There are some current  mild-moderate concerns but you are actively motivated to learn how to help your child
• You are interested in helping us improve the I Matter Online Learning resource

What you get:

• Access to Level 1–2 I Matter online learning
• Access to the I Matter Online Learning Community
• Opportunity to submit questions for recorded Q&A and join monthly live sessions
• Early access to a developing approach to prevention and preparation

What’s expected:

• Agree a study support plan based on 6 sessions with your lead professional
• Complete the learning within 4 months
• Let your lead professional know how you are progressing 
• Provide feedback to help shape and improve the pilot
• Contribute a refundable deposit (£50 per person, returned on completion and feedback)

Places: Up to 5 per lead professional in 12 months
Funding: Funded via I Matter Training in association with Relationship Health Matters CIC

Apply:

1. Complete the online introduction
2. Attend an Ask Anything session
3. Apply for a bursary under Kendal Plus Parents via a Lead
4. Contact: www.imattertraining.com/contact-us
5. Quote: Kendal Plus Parents via a Lead Online Bursary

Kendal Plus Parents via a Lead Professional - Online Learning Pilot - Moderate Complexity Concern

For parents interested in exploring relationship health and an I Matter approach to supporting wellbeing for self and family where there are some moderate-higher complexity concerns

Eligibility: 

• You have a Kendal or Western Dales GP
• You have a child aged 2-10 years or 11-14 years
• You have had some informal discussions about I Matter Online with a Cerfied LInk Professional
• There are some current concerns but you are actively motivated to learn how to help your child
• You are interested in helping us improve the I Matter Online Learning resource

What you get:

• Access to Level 1–2 I Matter online learning
• Access to the I Matter Online Learning Community
• Opportunity to submit questions for recorded Q&A and join monthly live sessions
• Early access to a developing approach to prevention and preparation

What’s expected:

• Agree a study support plan with your lead professional based around 6 sessions
• Complete the learning within 4 months
• Let your lead professional know how you are progressing - informal updates only
• Provide feedback to help shape and improve the pilot
• Contribute a refundable deposit (£50 per person, returned on completion and feedback)

Places: Up to 5 per lead professional in 12 months
Funding: Funded via I Matter Training in association with Relationship Health Matters CIC

Apply:

1. Complete the online introduction
2. Attend an Ask Anything session
3. Apply for a bursary under Kendal Plus Parents via Lead - Additional Needs
4. Contact: www.imattertraining.com/contact-us
5. Quote: Kendal Parents via a Lead Additional Needs Online Bursary