System Maturity

In our evaluation of whole system / place-based approaches, we use a system maturity matrix, the full version of which you can see attached along with some anchor examples to being the system maturity matrix to life.

Updates to the SMM for 2026

The content of the System Maturity Matrix has recently been revised. No major changes have been made therefore any data you have collected in relation to the nine conditions will still be relevant.

The information about the changes are on the Updates to the SMM 2026 page - here.

System Maturity Matrix and Survey 2026

The guidance for the system maturity matrix and survey are now available.

You can find the documents on the right hand side of this web page along with the revised system maturity matrix, anchor examples, a workshop guide to support you with completion of the system maturity matrix and survey and some FAQs.

The participant information sheets can be found in the Data Collection section of this website - here.

A timeline of the process for the 2026 CCA cycle is below.

System Maturity Matrix Video Explainer

A video explaining the system maturity matrix (SMM) is below.

Please bear in mind that the system maturity matrix itself has been updated since this video was recorded however the explanations about the SMM as a tool and how it used are still relevant.