Oliver McGowan Training for Education and SEND Settings
Oliver McGowan Training was developed for the health and social care workforce. It may also be valuable in education, special educational needs and disability settings where staff provide direct support, personal care or specialist services to autistic people and people with a learning disability.
Book Oliver McGowan Tier 2 Training
Contact ACI Training & Consultancy to discuss your organisation's requirements or a private course.
When the Training May Be Relevant
The training may be useful where staff need to understand lived experience, adapt communication, make reasonable adjustments or support an autistic learner or a learner with a learning disability. Relevance is strongest where the role includes direct support, personal care, health-related support or close involvement in an individual support plan.
- Special schools and specialist colleges
- SEND support services
- Early years settings providing specialist support or personal care
- Education teams supporting autistic learners and learners with a learning disability
- Residential education settings
- School nursing or therapy teams where health services are provided
- Community or charitable organisations working alongside education providers
Which Staff May Benefit?
- SEND support workers
- Learning support assistants
- Staff providing personal care
- Inclusion and pastoral teams
- Specialist teachers or tutors
- Residential support teams
- School nurses, therapists or health professionals
- Managers responsible for specialist provision and reasonable adjustments
Choosing Tier 1 or Tier 2
Tier 1 may suit staff who need general awareness but do not provide direct care, support, assessment or treatment. Tier 2 may be relevant where a role includes direct support, personal care, health-related support or responsibilities that require practical application of learning.
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What to consider
Benefits for Education and SEND Settings
- Greater understanding of learning disability and autism
- More accessible communication
- Better consideration of individual sensory and support needs
- Stronger awareness of reasonable adjustments
- More reflective and person-centred practice
- A shared language for multidisciplinary teams
Using Accurate Website and Policy Wording
Education and SEND organisations should explain why the training is relevant to their staff and learners without describing it as a blanket legal requirement. Where health or social care services are delivered within the setting, the organisation should check the requirements applying to that regulated service.
Delivery Options
ACI can provide open Tier 2 course places and private delivery for teams. Before booking, organisations should identify which roles need general awareness and which need deeper practical learning.
Common Questions
Is Oliver McGowan Training mandatory for teachers?
The statutory requirement described in national guidance applies to Care Quality Commission registered health and social care providers in England. Education employers should assess relevance to the role and any regulated care responsibilities.
Can SEND support staff complete Tier 2?
Tier 2 may be relevant where staff provide direct support or personal care. The organisation should decide the appropriate route based on duties and responsibilities.
Is Tier 1 available for wider school teams?
Tier 1 is designed for general awareness and may be appropriate where staff do not provide direct care, support, assessment or treatment.
Can ACI deliver a private session for an education setting?
ACI can discuss the setting, delegate roles and delivery needs before confirming the most suitable booking route.
Talk to ACI About Oliver McGowan Training
ACI can discuss whether Tier 2 is suitable for staff in specialist education and SEND settings and arrange open or private delivery where appropriate.
- Find out more about Oliver McGowan Tier 2 Training
- Book an individual place on a scheduled open course.
Click here to view upcoming open courses. - Arrange private Tier 2 training for your organisation.
Contact us to enquire and book. - Discuss a phased rollout for several teams or locations.
Contact us to enquire and book. - Ask for guidance on the most appropriate training route for your workforce.
Contact our Training team to discuss your needs.
Related Oliver McGowan Resources
Who Needs Oliver McGowan Training?
Find out which roles may require Tier 1 or Tier 2 training and how employers can allocate training appropriately.
Oliver McGowan Tier 1 vs Tier 2
- Understand the key differences between the two training pathways and which is appropriate for different roles.
Is Oliver McGowan Training Mandatory?
- Learn more about current requirements, employer responsibilities and role-appropriate training.
Employer Responsibilities
- Guidance for managers, compliance leads and training coordinators planning workforce rollout.
Training for Care Providers
- Specific guidance for care homes, supported living, domiciliary care and community care services.
Training for GP, Dental and Private Healthcare Teams
- Information tailored to patient-facing healthcare settings.
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Related Oliver McGowan Resources
- Oliver McGowan Tier 2 Training
- Who Needs Oliver McGowan Training?
- Oliver McGowan Tier 1 vs Tier 2
- Is Oliver McGowan Training Mandatory?
- Employer Responsibilities
- Training for Care Providers
- Training for GP, Dental and Private Healthcare Teams
- Training for Education and SEND Settings
- Book on an Oliver McGowan Tier 2 Course
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Frequently Asked Questions About Oliver McGowan Tier 2 Training
What is The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training Tier 2 and who is it for?
Tier 2 is the face-to-face, one‑day part of The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training designed for staff who provide direct care or support to autistic people or people with a learning disability; ACI Training & Consultancy delivers this training with experts by lived experience alongside subject specialists to make the learning practical and impactful.
Do I still need the e‑learning if I’m booking Tier 2 with ACI?
Yes - everyone must complete the official e‑learning (part 1) before attending the Tier 2 face‑to‑face session; ACI supports you to plan cohorts and delivery so staff complete the required sequence and you can evidence compliance.
How does ACI deliver Tier 2 training across different sites or teams?
We can deliver in person at your location anywhere in the UK, or place individuals onto scheduled open courses, minimising service disruption while keeping the standardised Tier 2 format.
How does this training help with CQC and the Oliver McGowan code of practice?
The government’s code of practice confirms CQC‑registered providers must ensure staff receive learning disability and autism training appropriate to role; ACI gives you attendance records, learning outcomes and feedback summaries to evidence compliance and inspection readiness.
What makes ACI’s Tier 2 sessions effective for frontline staff?
They’re co‑delivered with trainers who have lived experience of both learning disability and autism, bringing real stories, communication strategies and reasonable‑adjustment examples that build confidence for everyday practice.
Can ACI help me decide who needs Tier 1 vs Tier 2?
Yes - Tier 1 is awareness for staff who need general understanding, while Tier 2 is for roles providing direct care; we’ll map roles, plan cohorts and schedule delivery so each person completes the right tier in the correct order.
What Our Customers Are Saying
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