All staff must complete Tier 1 – eLearning, developed Health Education England in partnership with eLearning for Healthcare. HSG is an approved provider; click here if you need to do this course. 

Tier 1 (Part 2) – Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training 
  
For staff needing general awareness of how to support autistic people and individuals with a learning disability. 

• 1-hour interactive online session 
• Co-delivered by experts by experience and a subject matter facilitator 

What to expect from your training 

You will join other participants in a fully interactive virtual course, delivered in real time by an experienced trainer via webcam. The course includes interactive elements such as group discussions, and opportunities to ask questions, creating a classroom-style experience from home.

To take part, you will need:

• A Laptop, Tablet, or Smartphone with access to the latest version of Zoom 
• A stable internet connection
• A working microphone and camera
• Speakers or headphones

Please make sure you are in a quiet environment to fully participate in the course.

The training is fully aligned with the learning outcomes of the Core Capabilities Framework for Supporting Autistic People and Individuals with a Learning Disability. Candidates will: 

• Engage directly with an autistic person and someone with a learning disability 
• Explore and challenge common social misconceptions 
• Recognise that not all disabilities are visible 
• Understand the importance of individual needs and avoiding assumptions 
• Learn about available reasonable adjustments in care settings 

• Understanding learning disability 
• Understanding autism 
• Reasonable adjustments 
• Self-reflection on our own attitudes and behaviours