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.
The training is delivered in two separate tiers, depending on the employee’s role.
Who it's for
Tier 1 is suitable for employees whose roles involve little or no direct interaction with people who have a learning disability or autism, including:
Every learner completes:
Part 1 · 90 minutes
NHS e-Learning for Healthcare module
Part 2 · 1-hour live online session
Interactive, delivered by approved trainers alongside experts with lived experience.
Participants will gain an understanding of:
Who it's for
Tier 2 is appropriate for professionals who regularly support autistic people or people with a learning disability, including:
All delegates complete:
Part 1 · 90 minutes
NHS e-Learning module
Part 2 · One-day face-to-face training
Interactive training delivered by approved facilitators and co-trainers with lived experience.
Tier 2 develops practical skills including:
At a glance
Tier 1
Tier 2
Who it's for
Staff who need awareness but don’t provide direct care
Staff who provide direct care or make decisions affecting care
Delivered by
Approved trainers alongside experts with lived experience
Approved facilitators and co-trainers with lived experience
Focus
Awareness, inclusion and communication
Practical, day-to-day care skills
Refresh
At least every three years, or sooner if roles change
At least every three years, or sooner if roles change
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
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Identify whether staff require Tier 1 or Tier 2
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Schedule training across multiple teams
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Deliver compliant training
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Support your training records
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Prepare for CQC inspections
The essentials, in short answers.
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.
Providers should refresh training at least every three years, or sooner if roles change.
At Inspired Learning Solutions, we deliver both approved training pathways, ensuring your organisation remains compliant while creating lasting improvements in person-centred care.
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.
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