Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training Funding

If you’re searching for Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training Funding, Skills for Care funding or an approved provider of Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism, Inspired Learning Solutions can help.

We deliver engaging Tier 1 and Tier 2 Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training for adult social care providers across England and can guide you through the funding available via the Learning and Development Support Scheme (LDSS).

Whether you’re training a single team or your entire workforce, we’ll help you deliver high-quality learning whilst making the most of the funding available.

Access Funding for Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training and Build a More Inclusive Workforce

What is the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training?

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

Introduced following the Health and Care Act 2022, the training helps health and social care organisations meet the statutory requirement for staff to receive learning disability and autism training appropriate to their role.

The programme has been co-produced with autistic people, people with a learning disability and family carers to ensure the learning reflects real-life experiences and promotes genuinely person-centred care.

Oliver McGowan Tier 1 Training

Tier 1 Oliver McGowan Training is designed for staff who require a general understanding of learning disability and autism.

It consists of:

  • Mandatory eLearning
  • Live online interactive training session
  • Practical scenarios and discussion
  • Understanding reasonable adjustments
  • Improving communication and awareness

Oliver McGowan Tier 2 Training

Tier 2 Oliver McGowan Training is for staff who provide direct care and support.

The programme includes:

  • Mandatory eLearning
  • Face-to-face practical training
  • Co-delivery by experts with lived experience
  • Communication techniques
  • Supporting personalised care
  • Reducing health inequalities
  • Delivering compassionate, inclusive support

Oliver McGowan Training Funding

One of the biggest questions organisations ask is:

Is there funding available for Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training?

Yes.

Eligible adult social care providers in England can claim funding through the Learning and Development Support Scheme (LDSS) administered by the Department of Health and Social Care.

Importantly, Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training funding is ring-fenced, meaning it is separate from other Learning and Development Support Scheme funding and does not reduce your allocation for other eligible workforce training.

Funding is available while budgets remain and claims are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Skills for Care Oliver McGowan Funding

If you commission your training through an external provider such as Inspired Learning Solutions, current reimbursement rates include:

Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training Funding

These reimbursement rates help reduce the cost of mandatory workforce development whilst ensuring your organisation meets statutory requirements.

Who Can Claim Oliver McGowan Training Funding?

Funding is available to many:

  • CQC registered adult social care providers
  • Residential care homes
  • Nursing homes
  • Home care providers
  • Supported living services
  • Community care organisations

To claim funding, organisations will generally need to:

  • Maintain an up-to-date Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS)
  • Register with the NHS Business Services Authority claims portal
  • Complete and pay for the training before making a claim
  • Submit supporting evidence within the required timeframe

Why Invest in Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training?

Most importantly, your workforce gains the knowledge and confidence to provide safer, more compassionate support every day.

We Can Help You Maximise Your Funding

Understanding the funding process can feel complicated.

Our team can help you:

  • Understand whether you’re eligible
  • Identify which staff require Tier 1 or Tier 2 training
  • Plan workforce training
  • Explain the funding process
  • Prepare for reimbursement claims

We’ll make the process as straightforward as possible so you can focus on delivering excellent care.

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