Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism

During the course - Please note that attending the course does not guarantee certification at the end of it. During the course you need to be demonstrating your knowledge and confidence in learning disability and autism and actively participate in discussions and activities. During the 4 days, trainers will be observing all trainees and if there are any concerns they will approach individuals to ensure I further support might be needed.

Following the course - Trainers will submit the names of those successfully completing the course to NHS England. They will be in touch with letters and certificates confirming the status of each trainee.

Our training is delivered as a strategic alliance between the Estia Centre who deliver the learning disability content of the training and the National Autistic Society who deliver the autism content. This collaboration is at the heart of our mission to build a movement grounded in compassion and lived experience.

Our deliberate fusion of specialist knowledge and unparalleled experience allows us to deliver the gold standard in Oliver McGowan Tier 2 Lead Trainer training. Through our lead trainer training, you will build the internal capacity, expertise, and confidence that is essential for effectively delivering all the Tier 2 Oliver's Training options.

This training is for health and social care professionals with a training background and experience in learning disability and autism. The course is open for booking by any professional in the health and social care sector.

Completing this four-day course qualifies delegates as Approved Trainers for The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training (subject to a quality assurance process). This certification enables you to train others—including facilitating trainers and co-trainers—to deliver Oliver’s Training to the health and care workforce.

The four days of training are delivered face-to-face in locations across England and are structured over two weeks. The first two consecutive days focus on learning disability, with the following two consecutive days in the second week dedicated to autism.

 

Our gold standard framework

Having successfully trained over 150 Tier 2 lead trainers across England our training is meticulously built upon our 5-point 'gold standard' framework.

1. Co-delivered and Co-produced: Authenticity and impact through lived experience.
2. Expert-led: Training designed and delivered by leading subject matter experts and educators.
3. Quality Assured: Rigorous, NHS-approved processes guarantee mastery.
4. Highly Experienced Facilitation Skills: Equipping trainers to create engaging learning environments.
5. Supported and Developed: Ongoing support via our Lead Trainer Community of Practice.

The Estia Centre meets the Quality Standards for Adult Social Care Training Provision in the delivery of the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism within the adult social care sector