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 Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism is delivered in partnership with the National Autistic Society who have been involved in the development and delivery of Oliver's training since 2020.
• The National Autistic Society has extensive experience and understanding of Oliver’s Training as they were a consortia organisation for the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training Trial (OMMT) on Learning Disability and Autism and a lead organisation in the development of Tier 2 materials and in the delivery of the four-day Lead Trainer training. 
• 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 and are committed to the vision for Oliver’s training and bring the experience, national reach, skills and resource to deliver these important programmes.
• The Estia Centre and the National Autistic Society are co-delivering this Tier 2 Training.  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 and the National Autistic Society are currently contracted by NHS England to deliver Lead Trainer training to Integrated Care Boards across the country.

 

On successfully completing our four-day Tier 2 Train the Lead Trainer training, participants will be able to deliver the following Tier 2 training options within their organisation,

• Tier 2: Mandatory Training, also referred to as Tier 2 one-day Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism
• Tier 2: Train the Trainer (Facilitating Trainer), also referred to as OMMT 2-day Facilitating Trainer Training. Trainers completing this course can then go on and deliver the Tier 2 one-day Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism.
• Tier 2: Expert with Lived Experience Co-Trainer Training (learning disability) also referred to as OMMT 3-day co-trainer training for people with a learning disability. Co-trainers completing this course can co-deliver the learning disability session of the Tier 2 one-day course.
• Tier 2: Expert with Lived Experience Co-trainer Training (autism), also referred to as OMMT 3-day co-trainer training for autistic people. Co-trainers completing this course can co-deliver the autism session of the Tier 2 one-day course.

The four-day Train the Lead Trainer course is for people who aim to become Lead Trainers and deliver all the Tier 2 options above to other professionals.

If you are interested in attending this course:

Step 1. We need to ensure that trainers attending the course meet the criteria listed on the Trainer specification that was produced by NHS England. Before applying for the course please check the Tier 2 Lead Trainer Specification

Step 2 - Fill in the using the expresion of interest form button below whch will take less than 5 minutes to complete. It asks for your personal details and how well you meet the criteria on the Lead Trainer specification.

Step 3 - Our team will review your complete online questionnaire and get back to you within 5 working days.

Step 4 - If you meet the criteria, we will send you a link where you can book a place on the course.  If you don’t meet the criteria our team will arrange a Teams call with you to discuss your application.

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.