The Oliver McGowan mandatory training is the government-recommended programme designed to give health and social care staff the essential knowledge, skills, and confidence to support autistic people and people with a learning disability. It is a legal requirement under the Health and Care Act 2022 for all regulated services.

Tier 1 is an awareness-level course suitable for general staff who require an understanding of neurodiversity and learning disabilities. Tier 2 is a specialist-level course for staff who provide direct, hands-on care or support. Tier 2 includes practical skills, scenario-based learning, and lived-experience-led content.

Yes. Tier 1 is a prerequisite for Tier 2.
If your staff have not completed Tier 1, we can provide the link to the free online training.

Tier 2 is required for staff who regularly support autistic people or people with a learning disability, including support workers, healthcare assistants (HCAs), nurses, residential and supported living staff, and domiciliary care teams.

Yes. The Health and Care Act 2022 makes Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training a legal requirement for all regulated health and social care providers.

Tier 2 includes:

• Autism and learning disability awareness

• Communication strategies

• Sensory needs

• Behaviour support

• Reasonable adjustments

• Reducing restrictive practices

• Lived‑experience‑led learning

• Real‑world scenarios and practical tools

Tier 2 is delivered as a full face‑to‑face session, lasting one full day from 9am-4.30pm. This includes interactive learning, practical exercises, and lived‑experience‑led content.

Learners should bring:

• A notebook or device for notes

• Any reasonable adjustments they require

• Confirmation of their Tier 1 completion

Yes. All learners receive an official Oliver McGowan Tier 2 certificate upon completion, including CPD‑accredited hours.

Pricing is based on the number of learners booked:

• £95 per learner (1–8 learners)

• £85 per learner (9–15 learners)

• £75 per learner (16+ learners)

Some organisations may be eligible for NHS-funded places. We can check your eligibility before you book.

Yes. You can book multiple learners in a single transaction and select your preferred training date.
Discounts are automatically applied based on group size.

You can book directly through our online calendar.
Simply choose your preferred date, select the number of learners, and complete payment to secure your places.

Yes, we deliver training at your organisation’s chosen venue. For large groups, a venue can be arranged for a fee.

You can request a date change by contacting us.
We aim to accommodate changes wherever possible, depending on availability.

Cancellations made 7 days or more before the training date can be rescheduled. Cancellations within 7 days may be subject to charges, as places and trainers are pre‑allocated.

Your organisation will receive:

• Certificates for each learner

• Attendance records

• Confirmation of Tier 1 and Tier 2 completion

• Evidence aligned with the Health and Care Act 2022 requirements