Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training
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Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training is the government recommended training designed to ensure that everyone working in health and social care has the knowledge and confidence to provide safe, compassionate and informed support to people with a learning disability and autistic people. This training is named after Oliver McGowan, whose death highlighted the need for better training around learning disability and autism.
You can find out more about Oliver’s story by watching this video:
Skills for People are a local, trusted organisation with over 40 years of experience in helping disabled people in our community and their families live fulfilling lives. Our long-standing expertise allows us to deliver high quality, meaningful training that supports real improvements in practice.
As part of the Good Life Collaborative, we offer both Tier 1 and Tier 2 training to support staff across the NHS and the social care sector in meeting statutory requirements and improving the quality of care.
“Thank you very much to our trainer for the day. I thought she had a very engaging way of presenting that was well paced and there was lots of opportunities for questions and group work. I thought having Mary and Freya there was a great way for us to gain a better awareness of how people with a learning disability or an autistic person is treat in everyday life. There was lots of useful information which I will use in my everyday practice at work. Thank you!”
Who is the training for?
Oliver McGowan training is for:
- NHS staff in all roles and settings
- Social care professionals including residential, supported living, domiciliary and community-based services
- New starters who need to complete mandatory training
- Existing staff who require refresher or role specific training
We provide the appropriate level of training to match the responsibilities of both clinical and non-clinical roles. If you’re unsure which tier is suitable for your role, please refer to the Tier Guidance provided by NHS England here.
What training do we offer?
Tier 1: Interactive Webinar
This is a one hour long interactive online session led by a facilitating trainer and two experts with lived experience. This tier is suitable for staff who require a general awareness of learning disability and autism.
Tier 1 includes:
- Live online interactive session delivered by trained facilitators
- Lived experience perspectives
- Opportunities to ask questions
- Certificate of completion
Tier 2: Face to Face Training
Tier 2 is a full-day face-to-face workshop led by a facilitating trainer and two experts with lived experience. This tier is designed for staff who provide direct care or support to people with a learning disability or autistic people.
Tier 2 includes:
- Insights from individuals with lived experience
- Facilitated sessions delivered by experts and people with lived experience
- Practical skills to support communication, reasonable adjustments and person-centred care
- Certificate of completion
This training is suitable for clinical staff, frontline care workers and anyone in a role involving direct support.
Why choose us?
- We are a local, trusted organisation with over 40 years of experience
- Our training is delivered by experienced trainers and experts with lived experience
- We offer flexible delivery options
How much does it cost?
As a not-for profit provider, we offer very competitive rates for our training:
Tier 1 (online only):
£25.00 per person or
£550.00 for a group up to 30 people
Tier 2
£90.00 per person or
£1750 for a group up to 30 people
Book your training now
We offer scheduled open sessions and group bookings for organisations. We can arrange to deliver at your venue. To register your interest or book a place on Tier 1 or Tier 2 training, please complete this short form:
Oliver McGowan Training Booking Request
If you would like tailored advice or want to book training for your organisation, please contact our team here to discuss your training requirements, or call us on 0191 2818737