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Five key principles for supporting peer learning

This infographic shares five principles for supporting peer learning for system improvement. It was developed from the learnings in the report.

Supporting system improvement: Lessons from a peer learning programme draws on insight from our Learning and Improving Across Systems peer learning programme, delivered in 2024 in partnership by the NHS Confederation and the Health Foundation. The report aims to share insights on the current context for system-level improvement and advocate for the value of peer learning to progress system improvement. 

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This infographic shares five principles for supporting peer learning for system improvement. It was developed from the learnings in the report.

An infographic for the five principles for supporting peer learning for system improvement. the principles are
1 maximise and build on existing structures
2 Co-develop shared intentions, behaviours and expectations
3 Reflect the diversity of the system in your peer learning circle
4 Support relationship building and build in time for reflection
5 Model an improvement approach
Five principles for supporting peer learning for system improvement 

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