Workshop

Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training – Tier 2 (1 Day)

One-day face-to-face staff training for the Oliver McGowan Tier 2 mandatory learning disability and autism programme.

Course Details

Course Code: C102
Duration: 1 Day
Format: Workshop

Pre-Requisites

Completion of the standardised e-learning module for the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism (Part 1) prior to attending the face-to-face workshop.

Course Description

This one-day session is the face-to-face component of the Oliver McGowan Tier 2 Mandatory Training. It builds on the e-learning module and provides staff with a deeper understanding of learning disability and autism. The course is co-delivered with experts by experience and focuses on communication, reasonable adjustments, lived experiences and inclusive practice. Staff leave with the knowledge and confidence to better support autistic people and people with learning disabilities in their role.

Learning Outcomes

Understand learning disability and autism in practical, real-world contexts.

Improve communication with autistic people and individuals with learning disabilities.

Identify and apply reasonable adjustments.

Reflect on personal attitudes and workplace culture.

Recognise how to reduce inequalities in care and support.

Course Topics

Learning Disability Awareness

Key characteristics, experiences and barriers faced.

Autism Awareness

How autistic people may experience communication, interaction and environments.

Communication Techniques

Practical approaches to clearer, more inclusive communication.

Reasonable Adjustments

Identifying and implementing adjustments in everyday practice.

Lived-Experience Perspectives

Stories and insights from people with lived experience.

Who should attend

Staff who provide care or support to autistic people or people with learning disabilities.

Clinical and non-clinical staff requiring Tier 2 training.

Teams needing to meet statutory training requirements.

Mode of delivery

One full-day, face-to-face workshop.

Delivered by a facilitator with co-trainers with lived experience.

Includes discussion, case studies and reflections.