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Factors that constrain and enable
Aspect of Commissioning 6: Making room to make a difference. Teaching text from June 2025.
June 2025 teaching template, slide 65
Making room to make a difference – factors that constrain or enable (1/2)
Interpretation of key legislation and up and coming policy changes and other statutory requirements
Understanding of funding levels and drivers of cost
Implications of Medium-term Financial Planning / long-term financial situation
Approach to market sustainability?
Clear equalities policy for commissioning and use of Equality Impact Assessments
Strong understanding and strong use of the Social Value Act and Sustainability Act
Which of these factors most holds back your ability to work in this space? Which most supports you? (Remember to look at the next slide as well)
June 2025 teaching template, slide 66
Making room to make a difference – factors that constrain or enable (2/2)
Implications of regulatory/ inspection or quality assurance regime
Understanding of other relevant legislation
Clear local commissioning strategy and policy
Shared approach across the organisation
Shared approach across place
Which of these factors most holds back your ability to work in this space? Which most supports you? (Remember to look at the previous slide as well)