Train the Facilitating Trainer

Course Overview

This course is designed for professionals who wish to become facilitators and deliver the one-day Tier 2 Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training to other professionals in the sector.

The training is delivered by qualified Skills Provider trainers and co-facilitated by an autistic co-trainer and a co-trainer with a learning disability, ensuring a blend of professional expertise and lived experience.

Only lead trainers are authorised to train facilitators and co-trainers with lived experience to deliver the Tier 2 one-day programme. These lead trainers bring extensive experience in the field of learning disabilities and autism and in delivering Tier 2 training on behalf of NHS England.

Please note: attendance at the Train the Facilitating Trainer course does not guarantee certification. Participants must actively demonstrate their knowledge and confidence in learning disability and autism, engage fully in discussions and activities, and complete quality assessments to show competence in delivering both the learning disability and autism sessions. Certification is awarded only upon successful demonstration of these competencies.

Aims and Objectives

The aim of the Facilitating Trainer course is to develop the skills and knowledge needed to deliver the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism – Tier 2 to other professionals, enhancing understanding of learning disabilities and autism.

This training will enable participants to:

  • Become familiar with the content of the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training – Tier 2.

  • Strengthen their own knowledge of learning disabilities and autism.

  • Appreciate the value of co-production and collaborative teamwork.

  • Develop the skills needed to deliver the second part of the Tier 2 training effectively.

Course Outline

Day 1: Understanding the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training – Tier 2

  • Learning Disability Session

  • Autism Session

Day 2: Delivering the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training – Tier 2

  • Discussing the content of the Learning Disability session

  • Discussing the content of the Autism session

  • Co-facilitating the sessions

  • Responding to questions and facilitating discussions

Course Prerequisites

Oliver’s training focuses on awareness and understanding rather than treatments or specific interventions. It equips staff with the knowledge and skills needed to train others to deliver the Oliver McGowan Tier 2 Mandatory Training, ensuring people with a learning disability and/or autism receive positive health and social care experiences.

Completing this training enables you to become an approved trainer through Health Education England – Oliver’s Campaign and receive a unique trainer PIN.

To deliver the Oliver McGowan Tier 2 Mandatory Training, you must work alongside trained and approved co-trainers—either an individual with autism, an individual with a learning disability, or both.

Mode of Delivery

This training is delivered exclusively through face-to-face workshops, creating an interactive and engaging learning environment. Participants benefit from hands-on learning, practical skill development, and real-time discussions.

Each workshop is led by an experienced, accredited Oliver McGowan Trainer and supported by two co-trainers with lived experience, ensuring expert guidance and authentic perspectives throughout the training.

Course Details

Programme Cost: £650

Cost Breakdown:

  • Individual: £650 at our Uxbridge centre

  • Group: £3,000 for up to 5 participants (geographical restrictions/conditions may apply)

Mode of Delivery: Face-to-Face (attendance required)

Course Length: 2 full days

Upcoming Delivery Dates:
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