The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism is named after Oliver McGowan, whose death shone a light on the need for health and social care staff to have better training. The Health and Care Act 2022 introduced a statutory requirement that regulated service providers must ensure their staff receive learning disability and autism training appropriate to their role.
The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training is the standardised training that was developed for this purpose and is the government’s preferred and recommended training for health and social care staff.
Training dates can be found below or on our dedicated events page.
About the Training
The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism is co-delivered by trainers with lived experience of learning disability and autism who are paid for their time.
The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training is a standardised package that is delivered by trained and approved trainers.
The consistent content and delivery means it is transferable between employers. It is the government’s preferred and recommended training and is recognised by national bodies advising on standards for the health and care sector.
Tier One
Tier 1 of The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism is for people who require general awareness of the support autistic people or people with a learning disability may need.  
Tier Two
Tier 2 of The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism is for people who may need to provide care and support for autistic people or people with a learning disability.  
Training Structure
The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism is standardised and to complete it individuals must:
Complete the elearning package and
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Tier 1 – the 1 hour online interactive session co-delivered by a person with a learning disability and an autistic person along with a facilitator or
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Tier 2 – the 1 day face to face training co-delivered a person with a learning disability and an autistic person and trainer
Individuals needing Tier 2 training do not need to complete Tier 1 training first. Tier 2 training contains the Tier 1 material required.
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