Introduction to Co-production

This training introduces co-production and shows how it’s principles can be used in the co-design, co-development and co-evaluation of services.

Course content

This course explains the valuable role of co-production in the collaborative development of services.

Content includes:

• an overview of co-production
• an outline of the pillars of co-production
• an outline of the co-production cycle
• learning how co-production is different to consultation, participation and involvement

Learning outcomes

This course is a useful introduction to co-production. It boosts knowledge and understanding around best practice and the main principles. Participants will:

• create a shared understanding of what co-production is, looking at theory and practice
• enable staff to confidently explain what co-production looks like in Newham’s Early Help (Children and Young People Services)
• gain knowledge and confidence to put co-production into practice
• increase understanding of good practice
• understand the difference between co-production, consultation, forums and focus groups