The Health and Safety Group is an official NHS provider of The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training. As a Lead Trainer, we deliver Tier 1 webinars, Tier 2 face-to-face training, and Tier 2 Train the Trainer programmes.
This Oliver McGowan Tier 2 Co-Trainer Train the Trainer - Autism course prepares individuals with a learning disability to co-deliver The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism alongside an approved Lead Trainer.
The programme supports Co-Trainers (Experts by Experience) to confidently share their lived experience in order to improve understanding, challenge stigma, and positively influence practice across health and social care services. Delegates develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence required to deliver the training safely and effectively.
The course explores places a strong emphasis on communication skills, professional boundaries and wellbeing. Addressing the aims, structure and clear content delivery to ensure an effective preparation.
Accessibility, reasonable adjustments, and individual support needs are at the heart of the programme. These are embedded throughout to ensure Co-Trainers feel valued, supported, empowered, and fully prepared for their role.
Successful delegates are approved to co-deliver Oliver McGowan (Tier 2) 1 Day Mandatory Training and receive an official Oliver McGowan certificate number.
Who Is This Course For?
People with Autism who wish to become Co-Trainers in the delivery of The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism, contributing as Experts by Experience and using their lived experience to support and influence professional practice.
By the end of the programme, Co-Trainers will be able to:
- Understand the purpose, structure and key messages of the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training
- Confidently and safely share lived experience to enhance learning
- Work in partnership with a Lead Trainer to co-facilitate sessions
- Explain key rights and legislation relevant to health and social care
- Contribute to discussions about reasonable adjustments and person-centred care
- Recognise the importance of boundaries, preparation, self-care and ongoing support
The Health and Care Act 2022 places a legal duty on all registered health and social care providers in England to ensure that their staff receive appropriate training in learning disabilities and autism.
The government’s preferred training programme to meet this requirement is The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism. The training is named after Oliver McGowan, a young man with mild autism and a learning disability who tragically died after being given antipsychotic medication, despite known previous adverse reactions and his clearly expressed wishes not to receive the medication.
His death highlighted the urgent need for improved understanding of learning disability and autism across health and care services.
Prior to attending, participants should:
- Watch Oliver’s Story
- Prepare a one-page personal profile
- Share access requirements and reasonable adjustments in advance
Day 1 – Tier 2 Learning Disability
- Understanding Olivers Story
- Challenging beliefs and stigma
- Understanding learning disability and health inequalities
- Learning from Lives and Deaths (LeDeR)
- Key legislation including the Equality Act 2010 and Mental Capacity Act 2005
- DNACPR awareness
- Reasonable adjustments in healthcare
- Communication and hospital passports
Day 2 – Tier 2 Autism
- Understanding autism and neurodiversity
- The double empathy theory
- Strengths, masking, stress and anxiety
- Sensory processing and inclusive environments
- Legal framework and reasonable adjustments
- Reflection and improving inclusive services
Day 3 – Preparing to Deliver
- Understanding the trainer role and co-delivery model
- Planning and structuring your co-trainer slides
- Using slides, lesson plans and scripts effectively
- Preparing for delivery and managing questions
- Reflection, feedback and next steps
Three-day programme:
- Day 1 – Tier 2 Learning Disability
- Day 2 – Tier 2 Autism
- Day 3 – Preparing your presentation
Each day is typically delivered as a 5-hour session (including breaks).
Participants may bring a supporter to assist them to complete the course if required.
Please Note: The course will be delivered over three non-consecutive days.
Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Health Education England Oliver McGowan trainer PIN.
Oliver McGowan Tier 2 Co-Trainer Train the Trainer - Autism
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The Health and Safety Group is an official NHS provider of The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training. As a Lead Trainer, we deliver Tier 1 webinars, Tier 2 face-to-face training, and Tier 2 Train the Trainer programmes.
This Oliver McGowan Tier 2 Co-Trainer Train the Trainer - Autism course prepares individuals with a learning disability to co-deliver The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism alongside an approved Lead Trainer.
The programme supports Co-Trainers (Experts by Experience) to confidently share their lived experience in order to improve understanding, challenge stigma, and positively influence practice across health and social care services. Delegates develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence required to deliver the training safely and effectively.
The course explores places a strong emphasis on communication skills, professional boundaries and wellbeing. Addressing the aims, structure and clear content delivery to ensure an effective preparation.
Accessibility, reasonable adjustments, and individual support needs are at the heart of the programme. These are embedded throughout to ensure Co-Trainers feel valued, supported, empowered, and fully prepared for their role.
Successful delegates are approved to co-deliver Oliver McGowan (Tier 2) 1 Day Mandatory Training and receive an official Oliver McGowan certificate number.
Who Is This Course For?
People with Autism who wish to become Co-Trainers in the delivery of The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism, contributing as Experts by Experience and using their lived experience to support and influence professional practice.
By the end of the programme, Co-Trainers will be able to:
- Understand the purpose, structure and key messages of the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training
- Confidently and safely share lived experience to enhance learning
- Work in partnership with a Lead Trainer to co-facilitate sessions
- Explain key rights and legislation relevant to health and social care
- Contribute to discussions about reasonable adjustments and person-centred care
- Recognise the importance of boundaries, preparation, self-care and ongoing support
The Health and Care Act 2022 places a legal duty on all registered health and social care providers in England to ensure that their staff receive appropriate training in learning disabilities and autism.
The government’s preferred training programme to meet this requirement is The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism. The training is named after Oliver McGowan, a young man with mild autism and a learning disability who tragically died after being given antipsychotic medication, despite known previous adverse reactions and his clearly expressed wishes not to receive the medication.
His death highlighted the urgent need for improved understanding of learning disability and autism across health and care services.
Prior to attending, participants should:
- Watch Oliver’s Story
- Prepare a one-page personal profile
- Share access requirements and reasonable adjustments in advance
Day 1 – Tier 2 Learning Disability
- Understanding Olivers Story
- Challenging beliefs and stigma
- Understanding learning disability and health inequalities
- Learning from Lives and Deaths (LeDeR)
- Key legislation including the Equality Act 2010 and Mental Capacity Act 2005
- DNACPR awareness
- Reasonable adjustments in healthcare
- Communication and hospital passports
Day 2 – Tier 2 Autism
- Understanding autism and neurodiversity
- The double empathy theory
- Strengths, masking, stress and anxiety
- Sensory processing and inclusive environments
- Legal framework and reasonable adjustments
- Reflection and improving inclusive services
Day 3 – Preparing to Deliver
- Understanding the trainer role and co-delivery model
- Planning and structuring your co-trainer slides
- Using slides, lesson plans and scripts effectively
- Preparing for delivery and managing questions
- Reflection, feedback and next steps
Three-day programme:
- Day 1 – Tier 2 Learning Disability
- Day 2 – Tier 2 Autism
- Day 3 – Preparing your presentation
Each day is typically delivered as a 5-hour session (including breaks).
Participants may bring a supporter to assist them to complete the course if required.
Please Note: The course will be delivered over three non-consecutive days.
Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Health Education England Oliver McGowan trainer PIN.
