Tier 2 -Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism
Schedule
Mon Nov 24 2025 at 09:30 am to 04:30 pm
UTC+00:00Location
Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience Library | London, EN
About this Event
About Oliver's Training
Tier 2 of The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism is for people who may need to provide care and support for autistic people or people with a learning disability. It is the government’s preferred and recommended training for health and social care staff.
The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training comes in two parts. The first part is a free one-hour elearning module, and the second part is a one-day face-to-face session co-delivered by people with lived experience of a learning disability and autism. The one-day face-to-face session consists of a half-day course on learning disability (morning session) and a half-day course on autism (afternoon session). Both of these need to be completed by learners to have completed The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism Tier 2.
Prior to attending the Tier 2 course, learners must have completed the part 1 elearning course. This is a pre-course requirement for everyone attending The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism Tier 2 training. Access the part 1 elearning course here
If you prefer to pay for your ticket via invoice, then please email [email protected] for further information.
Course aims
- Improve our understanding of learning disability and best practice in health and social care settings
- Enhance learners’ understanding of autism, good practice in health and social care settings and understand how this is supported by current legislation.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Disability Session (morning)
- Understand the lives and experiences of people with learning disabilities and recognise their strengths and contributions.
- Explore factors which impact on the quality of care and support of people with learning disabilities.
- Understand the key findings from the Learning from Lives and Deaths review (LeDeR)
- Know what reasonable adjustments are and how to make them.
Autism Session (afternoon)
- Understand why autism is described as an invisible condition
- Reflect on your own values and beliefs
- Recognise potential differences, strengths and challenges for autistic people
- Identify potential triggers for anxiety
- Identify reasonable adjustments and ways to adapt your practice
- Be familiar with legislation and resources for inclusive enabling services
The Estia Centre and National Autistic Society's Partnership
Our Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism is delivered in partnership with the National Autistic Society. Together we have extensive understanding and experience in autism and learning disability and in delivering the Tier 2 Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism. We are currently contracted by NHS England to deliver Lead Trainer training to Integrated Care Boards across England and are also contracted to update all the Tier 2 training content and materials in collaboration with experts with lived expedience. The Estia Centre will deliver the learning disability content of Oliver's training, while the National Autistic Society will deliver the autism content.
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.
Where is it happening?
Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience Library, 16 De Crespigny Park, London, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 90.00
