STATUTORY TRAINING · TIER 2 · HULL, EAST RIDING & YORKSHIRE
The full-day, in-person tier of the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training — for anyone who is patient-facing or makes decisions around the care of autistic people or people with a learning disability, including directors. Every session is co-delivered with a co-expert who has lived experience of learning disability and/or autism.
What makes this course different is that the Experts by Experience are not just providing anecdotes; they are integral to the delivery of the training as co-facilitators.
Hearing directly from people with lived experience of the impact that can result when reasonable adjustments are not made for autistic individuals and those with learning disabilities was incredibly powerful. Their insights really resonated with me, prompting reflection on my own professional practices and how I can better support individuals to feel heard, respected, and empowered.
Oliver’s story serves as a stark reminder that, despite the progress that has been made, there is still much more we can do to safeguard, advocate for, and empower some of the most vulnerable members of our society.
NEXT AVAILABLE DATE
Check our booking page for the latest available dates.
£60 per delegate at our venue in Hull, or at your own venue in Hull (as long as it's a suitable training space). Outside Hull it's £80 per delegate.
Training a bigger team — say 20 people? Ask about a team booking and we'll agree the dates and payment with you.
Ask about a team booking →Choose from our currently available dates and pay online — card, Klarna or Clearpay.
See available dates →Training a larger team? If you have a group of staff requiring Oliver McGowan Tier 2 training, you can request a dedicated training date for your organisation — up to 20 delegates per date, at Innovations in Care or at your own workplace.
TIER 2 IN HULL, THE EAST RIDING & YORKSHIRE
Transforming Care Academy runs Oliver McGowan Tier 2 training in Hull, the East Riding and across Yorkshire for care providers and organisations who need staff trained to the national standard. Scheduled dates are held at Innovations in Care, Chamberlain Road, Hull, HU8 8HP, and every session is co-delivered with a co-expert who has lived experience of learning disability and/or autism.
You can book individual places on our next Hull date, request a dedicated Tier 2 date for your team in Hull (up to 20 delegates, at Innovations in Care or your own workplace), or ask whether your organisation can claim funding towards the cost.
Our scheduled courses are held at Innovations in Care, Chamberlain Road, Hull, HU8 8HP, while Netherhall House is under construction (expected until 2027). We can also deliver Tier 2 at your own suitable training space in Hull.
Tier 2 is one full day of face-to-face training. Our days typically run from 9:30am to 5pm — the exact times are shown on each date and in your joining email.
Tier 2 is for anyone who is patient-facing or makes decisions around the care of autistic people or people with a learning disability, including directors.
Yes. Part 1 is the free e-learning that everyone completes independently before either tier. Here's how to complete Oliver McGowan Part 1.
The current price per delegate is shown against each date on our booking page, and may include an introductory offer. Eligible adult social care employers may be able to claim the cost back — see the funding questions below.
Yes — we offer Tier 2 across Hull, the East Riding and Yorkshire. You can request a dedicated date for up to 20 delegates, at Innovations in Care or at your own workplace, with at least four weeks' notice. Request a group training date.
Always. Every session is taught by our trainer alongside a co-expert with lived experience of learning disability and/or autism.
WHY THIS TRAINING CARRIES HIS NAME
Oliver was an 18-year-old autistic young man with a learning disability and epilepsy. In 2016, he died after being given an antipsychotic medication against his and his family's wishes — a death a national review later called potentially avoidable. His mother, Paula McGowan, campaigned for change, and in 2022 training in his name became a legal requirement for every CQC-registered health and social care provider in England.
THE LEGAL REQUIREMENT
The Health and Care Act 2022 introduced a legal duty for CQC-registered health and social care providers to ensure their staff receive training in learning disability and autism, appropriate to their role. The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training is the government's preferred and recommended package for meeting it, and CQC now assesses providers against the published Oliver McGowan Code of Practice.
Anyone providing direct, hands-on care or support.
Registered managers and anyone overseeing direct care.
Anyone making decisions that affect a person's care or treatment — including at director level, not only clinical staff.
If your role involves regular contact with people who draw on care, Tier 2 is very likely to apply to you.
FUNDING
Many adult social care providers can recover the cost of Oliver McGowan Tier 2 through government funding. Whether your team qualifies — and how to get the most from it — depends on a few things we can clear up in one short conversation.
£60 per delegate
£60 per delegate for sessions in Hull (£80 outside Hull). Pay online by card, or split it with Klarna or Clearpay.
Funding is subject to employer eligibility and available government funding. Reimbursement is not guaranteed.
A few quick questions tell us whether your organisation is likely to be eligible — most people know within minutes.
The right date, venue and group size can make a real difference to how much you can recover, and when. We'll point you to the best fit for your team.
We'll tell you what to have in place up front, so there are no surprises later and nothing holds your claim up.
HAVEN'T COMPLETED PART 1 YET?
Before attending Tier 2, everyone needs to complete Part 1 — the free national e-learning module, done independently via the NHS's e-LfH platform. It takes about 90 minutes and doesn't need booking with us; just make sure it's done before your Tier 2 day.
Illustrative example — training 20 members of staff
Illustration assumes 20 eligible delegates at our £60 Tier 2 price, full reimbursement and a successful claim. Excludes any additional costs and is not a guarantee of funding — enquire and we'll talk through your organisation's position.
FUNDING FAQ
Funding is aimed at eligible adult social care employers in England. Whether it applies to you depends on your organisation and your circumstances — a short conversation with us will tell you quickly.
Not upfront — you pay to book the course, and eligible employers may then be able to claim the cost back afterwards. At our Tier 2 price, the full cost may be recoverable for eligible employers. Enquire and we'll talk it through.
Your organisation submits its own claim, and we support you with the paperwork and talk you through what's involved.
Just ask. Tell us a little about your organisation and we'll tell you what's likely to apply — it's a short conversation, with no obligation to book.
No — funding is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, and timing matters. That's why it's worth asking sooner rather than later.
This funding is aimed at adult social care providers rather than NHS trusts. If you're an NHS organisation, your own workforce or OD team will be able to tell you how Oliver McGowan Training is funded for your staff.
WHAT THE DAY COVERS
Tier 2 is built around the national curriculum standards for the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training, delivered as a full day of in-person learning.
Understanding how autism and learning disability affect communication, processing and the environment.
Recognising when physical or mental health symptoms get wrongly attributed to a person's disability.
Making practical, person-centred adjustments to how care and support are delivered.
Applying relevant legislation and reducing reliance on restrictive practice.
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We didn't just send our trainers on a course — Sam, Sue and Dan completed Tier 2 training themselves, then completed the two-day Oliver McGowan Facilitator programme to be able to deliver it properly. Every session we run is co-delivered with a co-expert, never taught alone.”
Individual attendance and facilitator completion are personal to Sam, Sue and Dan; this is separate from any organisation-level provider accreditation scheme.FORMAT & LOGISTICS
Tier 2 is delivered as one full day of face-to-face training — not an online module.
Scheduled dates are held at Innovations in Care, Chamberlain Road, Hull, HU8 8HP, while Netherhall House is under construction (expected until 2027) — or we can commission a session at your own service.
A co-expert with lived experience of learning disability and/or autism teaches alongside our trainer.
Not patient-facing, or haven't done Part 1 yet? Part 1 is the free e-learning everyone completes independently before either tier — see how to access it, and where Tier 1 fits in if you're not patient-facing and don't make decisions about someone's care.
How Part 1 & Tier 1 work →