Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training – Tier 1 & Tier 2 with Inspired Learning Solutions

Inspired Learning Solutions is an approved provider of both Tier 1 and Tier 2 Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism, helping health and social care organisations meet their statutory training requirements while improving the quality of care for autistic people and people with a learning disability.

Whether you’re a care home, domiciliary care provider, supported living service, NHS organisation or other CQC-regulated provider, our experienced team delivers engaging, compliant training that equips your workforce with the knowledge, confidence and practical skills they need.

Approved Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training Providers

What is the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training?

The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism is the Government’s preferred and recommended training programme designed to improve the care, treatment and support provided to autistic people and people with a learning disability.

Following the Health and Care Act 2022, CQC-regulated providers must ensure staff receive learning disability and autism training that is appropriate for their role. The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training has become the recognised standard for meeting these requirements and is assessed during CQC inspections.

At Inspired Learning Solutions, we deliver both approved training pathways, ensuring your organisation remains compliant while creating lasting improvements in person-centred care.

Which Oliver McGowan Training Tier Does Your Staff Need?

The training is delivered in two separate tiers, depending on the employee’s role.

Tier 1 Oliver McGowan Training

Ideal for staff who require awareness but do not provide direct care.

Tier 1 is suitable for employees whose roles involve little or no direct interaction with people who have a learning disability or autism, including:

  • Administration teams
  • Reception staff
  • HR professionals
  • Finance teams
  • Estates and facilities staff
  • Catering teams
  • Housekeeping staff
  • Maintenance personnel

What’s included?

Every learner completes:

  • Part 1: 90-minute NHS e-Learning for Healthcare module
  • Part 2: 1-hour live interactive online session delivered by approved trainers alongside experts with lived experience.

Learning outcomes

Participants will gain an understanding of:

  • Autism and learning disability awareness
  • Equality, dignity and inclusion
  • Effective communication
  • Reasonable adjustments
  • Person-centred approaches
  • Improving experiences for people accessing health and social care

Tier 2 Oliver McGowan Training

Designed for staff who provide direct care or make decisions affecting care.

Tier 2 is appropriate for professionals who regularly support autistic people or people with a learning disability, including:

  • Care workers
  • Senior carers
  • Nurses
  • Registered Managers
  • Team Leaders
  • Support workers
  • Allied health professionals
  • Clinical staff
  • Anyone responsible for care planning or service delivery

What’s included?

All delegates complete:

  • Part 1: 90-minute NHS e-Learning module
  • Part 2: One-day face-to-face interactive training delivered by approved facilitators and co-trainers with lived experience.

Learning outcomes

Tier 2 develops practical skills including:

  • Delivering person-centred care
  • Recognising individual communication needs
  • Understanding sensory differences
  • Making reasonable adjustments
  • Supporting informed decision making
  • Applying learning confidently in day-to-day practice
  • Improving health outcomes and reducing inequalities

Tier 1 vs Tier 2 – What's the Difference?

Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training

Meeting Your CQC Training Requirements

The Oliver McGowan Code of Practice requires providers to ensure staff receive training appropriate to their role and that organisations can evidence compliance through robust training records and workforce planning. Providers should also map staff roles to the appropriate training tier and refresh training at least every three years, or sooner if roles change.

Inspired Learning Solutions can help your organisation:

  • Identify whether staff require Tier 1 or Tier 2
  • Schedule training across multiple teams
  • Deliver compliant training
  • Support your training records
  • Prepare for CQC inspections

Book Oliver McGowan Training with Inspired Learning Solutions

Whether you need Tier 1 Oliver McGowan Training, Tier 2 Oliver McGowan Training, or support planning organisation-wide compliance, Inspired Learning Solutions is here to help.

Our approved trainers deliver high-quality learning that not only meets statutory requirements but also creates meaningful improvements in the way services support autistic people and people with a learning disability.

Contact Inspired Learning Solutions today

Speak to our team about:

  • Tier 1 Oliver McGowan Training
  • Tier 2 Oliver McGowan Training
  • Group bookings
  • Organisation-wide training programmes
  • CQC compliance support
  • Training planning and scheduling

Let's talk?