Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training
Tier 1: Awareness Training
- Suitable for: All health & care staff
- Delivery: Live interactive webinar
- Pre-webinar work: E-learning
- Trainers: NHS England approved
Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability & Autism
- Government's preferred programme
- NHS England approved trainers
The Government’s preferred and recommended training programme for health and social care staff, delivered by Learnmore’s approved Tier 1 trainers and lived experience experts.
What it is
The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism is the Government’s preferred and recommended training programme for health and social care staff. It was developed to improve understanding of learning disability and autism, helping organisations provide safer, more personalised and more inclusive support.
The training is named in memory of Oliver McGowan, whose experiences highlighted the importance of ensuring staff have the knowledge and confidence to meet individual needs.
At Learnmore, our approved Tier 1 trainers deliver engaging, interactive webinars that help organisations develop awareness, improve communication, and understand the practical adjustments that can make a meaningful difference for autistic people and people with a learning disability. We have certified facilitators and certified lived-autism experts who are qualified to support delivery of Oliver McGowan training.
What it means for you
Whether you work in health, social care, housing, education or support services, the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training helps staff:
Improve understanding
Build a deeper understanding of learning disability and autism
Recognise needs
Recognise communication preferences and individual needs
Make adjustments
Make reasonable adjustments that improve experiences and outcomes
Build confidence
Build confidence when supporting people with autism and a learning disability
Promote inclusive practice
Promote person-centred, inclusive and compassionate practice
Reduce health inequalities
Help tackle the health inequalities people with autism and a learning disability still face
Lived experience
The training combines evidence-based learning with lived experience, helping participants understand not only the theory but also the real-world impact of their actions and decisions. Learnmore's delivery model places lived experience at the heart of the learning experience, supporting greater empathy, awareness and positive practice change.
Learnmore’s expertise
Our Oliver McGowan team includes approved trainers, facilitators and lived-experience contributors who have successfully completed the required NHS England trainer approval process.
NHS England approved
Trainers, facilitators and lived-experience contributors have completed the required NHS England approval process
Quality assured
Established internal delivery capacity and quality assurance processes support consistent, high-quality training
Highly rated
Feedback highlights the value of practical strategies, person-centred approaches and lived-experience contributions
Available training
Tier 1: Awareness Training
Interactive webinar
E-learning pre-work
General awareness
NHS England approved
Government mandated
Designed for staff requiring general awareness of learning disability and autism. Delivered through an interactive live webinar following completion of the required e-learning programme. Tier 1 focuses on understanding needs, communication approaches and inclusive practice.
Bespoke delivery
Discuss Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training for your organisation, including group bookings, workforce development and bespoke delivery arrangements.
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