The Oliver McGowan
Mandatory Training UK on
Learning Disability and Autism
(Tier-2)
The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism seeks to provide the health and social care workforce with the right skillset and knowledge to provide compassionate and informed care to autistic people and people with a learning disability. This requirement is set out in the Health and Care Act 2022.
The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism is the standardised training that was developed for this purpose and is the government’s preferred and approved training for health and social care staff.
This revolutionary programme was designed from the ground up with input from people with learning difficulties and autistic people autism, as well as their families and carers. Employers using The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism can have assurance that this training is recommended by national bodies advising on standards for the sector.
The training packages are standardised and delivered by approved trainers. This means that the health and social care workforce develops a common understanding of key issues and that the same language is used across health and care organisations. This means it is transferable from employer to employer.
Our organisation has been successful in demonstrating that we meet the Quality Assured Care Learning quality standards. We are now quality assured to deliver Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism (Oliver’s Training).
Who is this training for?
This training is ideal for all staff working within the health and social care sector, all CQC registered service providers and the following workforces:
Course design
The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism comes in two Tiers of training. Staff will undertake Tier 1 or Tier 2, depending on their role.
Oliver's Tier 2 training is for people who may need to provide care and support for autistic people or people with a learning disability. This training is co-delivered with experts with lived experience of learning disability and autism:
Speak to our team about
Oliver McGowan Tier 2
training in London
Whether you're booking as an individual or arranging training for a whole team, we're happy to
help you find the right Tier and a date that works.
Regular sessions
Sessions are scheduled regularly throughout the year.
Group bookings
Group bookings can be arranged for care homes, hospitals, and other health and social care settings, on a date that works for your service.
In house or at Shreeji
Training
Choose the delivery location that suits you: in house at your service, or at Shreeji Training Ltd.
Oliver McGowan Tier 2
Training in London
If you work directly with people who have a learning disability or autism, Oliver McGowan Tier 2 training is the level you need to complete. This training goes deeper than Tier 1 and includes practical, face-to-face learning led by trainers with lived experience, so you leave with real skills you can use on the job, not just theory. We deliver Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training in London for health and social care staff who need this qualification to meet CQC requirements. The course covers real scenarios you're likely to face at work, such as communication approaches, recognising distress, and adjusting your support based on individual needs rather than a one size fits all approach.
Whether you're booking as an individual or arranging training for a whole team, our Oliver McGowan Tier 2 training sessions are structured to cover everything required under the Tier 2 framework. Group bookings can be arranged for care homes, hospitals, and other health and social care settings, so your whole team can complete the training together on a date that works for your service. Sessions are scheduled regularly throughout the year, and our trainers include people with direct lived experience of autism and learning disability, which adds real depth to the learning that goes beyond just covering the theory.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Who is this training for?
A: Training is aimed at staff who may directly support autistic people or individuals with learning disabilities in health or social care roles, including carers, nurses and clinicians in day-to-day practice and care settings.
Q2:Is this training approved by the government?
A: Yes, The Oliver McGowan Training is the government’s recommended and approved training for health and social care professionals.
Q3: Does the training focus only on autism awareness?
A: No, it covers both autism and learning disabilities, helping staff understand different needs and how to provide appropriate support.
Q4:What is the benefit of Oliver McGowan Training?
A: Oliver McGowan Training improves understanding of autism and learning disabilities, helping staff deliver safer, respectful and person-centred care.
Q5: Is prior experience needed before joining the course?
A: No previous experience is required. The training is designed to support both new and experienced health and social care staff.
Q6: What is the difference between Oliver McGowan Tier 1 and Tier 2 training?
A: Tier 1 is aimed at staff who have general or indirect contact with autistic people or those with a learning disability, and it can be completed online. Oliver McGowan Tier 2 training is for staff who provide direct care or support, and it includes face-to-face learning delivered with trainers who have lived experience, since this level requires more practical interaction than Tier 1.
Q7: How long does Oliver McGowan Tier 2 training take to complete?
A: Tier 2 training is delivered over a full day of face-to-face learning, alongside some e-learning to complete beforehand. This gives staff enough time to cover the practical skills and scenarios needed for direct care roles, unlike the shorter Tier 1 course.
