MATRI – the Mothers Programme
An 18-month programme supporting working mothers and primary caregivers through parental leave and back into their careers.
Combining coaching, practical guidance and a supportive community, MATRI helps parents navigate every stage of the transition—from preparing for leave to returning to work with confidence.
Often described as “the NCT for the working mother”, the programme supports the whole journey, not just the logistics.
Delivered through a flexible online platform, the programme includes:
- On-demand content, available anytime
- Live group coaching and expert webinars
- Practical tools and conversation frameworks
- A professional online community
MATRI – the Fathers Programme
A programme designed to support fathers and secondary caregivers through this transition and help approach it with confidence.
The programme offers practical guidance, expert insight and real-world advice to help fathers navigate the early stages of parenting while staying connected to their career and workplace.
A series of short, practical video sessions designed specifically for working fathers preparing for parental leave and early parenthood.
The sessions can be accessed anytime at your own pace.
- The right parental leave for you
- Preparing for parental leave
- Preparing for you return
- Specialist subjects
Why Supporting Your People Matters
Parental leave is one of the biggest transitions in an employee’s career—and a critical moment for retaining talent.
Without the right support, organisations face:
- Loss of experienced talent
- Higher recruitment and onboarding costs
- Team disruption
- Reduced leadership diversity
- Lower engagement and confidence during the return to work
Most organisations have parental leave policies in place. But policy alone doesn’t support the personal transition into parenthood.
MATRI’s research estimates that UK businesses lose more than £647 million each year through avoidable recruitment costs and lost productivity linked to inadequate support for working parents.
MATRI complements your existing policies with coaching, practical guidance and community—helping parents leave well, stay connected and return with confidence.
