Education Commissioning Briefing Paper

What is this resource?
This briefing paper provides background and introductory information to commissioning non-medical education

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What is in this resource?
The briefing paper contains information on subjects such as:

• Data – what kind of information and intelligence to use that can help inform your education commissioning decisions (for example health needs assessments and demographics)
• Funding – how education is paid for and what sources of funding there are
• Process – the formal, staged process of commissioning (rather than simply purchasing) education.

Who is this useful for?
The briefing paper has been designed to provide information and support to education commissioners and those colleagues who need to have an understanding of education commissioning.

How will this help me and my organisation?
This briefing paper sets out the fundamentals of education commissioning. As well as covering topics such as funding and the commissioning process, a key section of the briefing paper details ways of maintaining and monitoring the quality of your education commissioning (including managing HEI contracts and the delivery of education once you’ve commissioned it). The paper also gives details of come further sources of support and information.

Who can I contact about this resource?
Any comments or queries about this resource should be directed to workforceprojectsteam@skillsforhealth.org.uk