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Find out what’s coming up in the commissioner network and book on to a future masterclass or peer learning event. 

Our masterclass series provides the opportunity for you to hear from people with expertise on topics relevant to you and your role. Our peer learning events provide an opportunity to work in small groups sharing challenges and solutions around a particular topic with peers.

By attending either a masterclass or a peer learning event, you are automatically enrolled onto the commissioner network. It's up to you if you want to join one or all of these events. 

 

Masterclasses 

Understanding anti-racism in co-production

Tuesday 27 January 2026 | 13:30 – 14:30 | Online

This session is a space for commissioners to explore what anti-racism really means in co-production, and why it matters so much for the people and communities you work with.

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Building a successful trusted assessor service in social care

Wednesday 4 February 2026 | 11:00 - 12:00 | Online

At this session we will share the example of a trusted assessor service making a big difference to residents and acute hospitals in Dorset.

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Virtual peer learning events: Shared challenges, shared solutions

Providing an opportunity to work in small groups, sharing challenges and solutions around a particular topic with peers. 

Understanding anti-racism in co-production

Thursday 29 January 2026 | 11:00 – 12:30 | Online

This session will follow the masterclass on understanding anti-racism in co-production. It is an interactive virtual event, where you can work in small groups of commissioners from across England.

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Building a successful trusted assessor service in social care

Thursday 5 February 2026 | 11:00 - 12:30 | Online

Join this opportunity to work with peers in small groups, sharing challenges and solutions around building a successful trusted assessor service in social care.

Register

 

Also coming up

Information session: The Principles of Commissioning for Wellbeing level 5 qualification

Wednesday 25 February 2026 | 13:00 – 13:45 | Online

Come along to our free information session to find out all about 'The Principles of Commissioning for Wellbeing level 5 qualification'.

During the session you will:  

  • discover the benefits of completing the qualification 
  • hear from the training providers delivering the qualification
  • learn about any support toward the cost of completion
  • be able to ask any questions about the course content.

Register for an upcoming information session