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Overview
Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the strategic and operational aspects of commissioning, enabling them to lead initiatives that promote positive outcomes in health and social care.
By participating in this Children's Commissioning and Purchasing course at Oxford Brookes University, commissioners will be equipped with the tools to navigate complex challenges, engage stakeholders effectively, and deliver innovative solutions that align with national priorities.
Features
- Expert IPC tutors deliver training onsite across the UK
- Tailored in-house training aligned to your local priorities, strategic drivers, and commissioning policies
- Enhanced learning with local guest speakers, including procurement professionals and lived experience organisations
- No additional cost for in-house delivery, unless extensive bespoke redesign is required
- Practical, team-based learning using local and real-world examples to strengthen strategic commissioning and planning
- Interactive sessions designed to encourage collaboration, share good practice, and identify opportunities for improvement
- Bringing colleagues together across teams and directorates to strengthen partnership working and reduce siloed approaches.
Programme Structure
Topics include:
- National Commissioning Agenda: Understanding the relevant national policies and agendas for public care.
- IPC Commissioning Framework: Engaging in structured organisational self-analysis and exploring practical commissioning tools.
- Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: Promoting inclusive practices in commissioning activities.
- Collaborative Commissioning: Working effectively with partners and stakeholders across various sectors.
- Needs Analysis and Systems Mapping: Analysing local population needs and managing knowledge to inform commissioning decisions.
- Cost and Market Analysis: Understanding the costs associated with care services and shaping the market for innovative service delivery.
- Market Shaping: Influence and shape the care market while managing provider relationships.
- Outcome-Based Commissioning: Developing service responses that focus on delivering outcomes for children and young people.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 4 days
- Part-time
- 8 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Credits
20 alternative credits
- accreditation optional
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Campus Location
- Oxford, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- designed for commissioners of children’s services in health and social care organisations
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents900 GBP / full≈ 900 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents900 GBP / full≈ 900 GBP / full
Living costs
Oxford
United Kingdom
939 - 1530 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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