Mandatory Training
Oliver McGowan Training on Learning Disability & Autism
Now statutory for all CQC regulated providers. NHS England approved facilitator, expert co-trainers with lived experience.
About the Training
Why it matters — and why it's now law
The Government has issued the code of practice for Health and Social Care providers with clear guidelines on who should be trained and at which tier. Oliver McGowan is the preferred training for the CQC — and any alternative must include delivery with experts with lived experience.
Local Authorities are increasingly stating Oliver McGowan as the only acceptable autism and learning disability training when assessing bids and contracts.
Our Tier 2 training is face-to-face, 8 hours per session, with a short online pre-read to complete beforehand.
Who Needs Tier 2?
The code of practice states Tier 2 should be delivered to:
- ✓ Regulated Healthcare Professionals
- ✓ Registered Managers
- ✓ Team Leaders
- ✓ Students and trainees
- ✓ Care Assistants / Support Workers
- ✓ Educators
- ✓ Allied Healthcare professionals
- ✓ Staff conducting capacity, best interests and mental health assessments
Our Credentials
NHS England Approved Facilitator
Delivered by qualified professionals — not a tick-box exercise.
David Donaldson
NHS England Approved Tier 2 Facilitator Trainer (#OM-25-2572). Qualified June 2025, valid until June 2028. Nursing background with deep commitment to raising care standards for people with autism and learning disabilities.
Expert Co-Trainers
All sessions are co-delivered with Tier 1 and Tier 2 experts by experience — people with autism and learning disabilities who bring genuine lived insight to every session. This is an Oliver McGowan requirement, not an optional extra.
Provider Network
We work with providers to access facilitator training and our network of co-trainers so they can work towards in-house delivery — helping you build lasting internal capability rather than external dependency.
Pricing
Highly competitive, CQC-compliant training
We appreciate how difficult it can be to take staff out of the field. We work with you on scheduling including sharing session places with other providers so you can train staff in "batches".
Our Venues
per delegate, including light refreshments throughout the day. Various venues across the UK; based on 30 delegates per session.
Standard Rate
per delegate, based on you sending your staff to another provider's training venue. Based on 30 delegates per session.
With Venue
per delegate when you provide the venue (and light refreshments) and either take all 30 places, or allow other providers to send their staff along.
Subject to certain terms and conditions, we can support providers to reclaim Oliver McGowan training costs.
Sessions are 8 hours face-to-face. Delegates complete a short online module before attending.
Book Training
Request a training booking
Tell us your preferred date, delegate numbers and venue arrangement. We'll review and come back to confirm the session — usually within one business day.