There are 2 Tiers of training, both start with part one, which is a 90 online eLearning package.

Tier 1 Part 2 = a 1-hour interactive webinar

Tier 2 part 2 = a full day face to face training comprising half a day on supporting someone with a learning disability, and the other half about supporting autistic people.

All of the information that you need is here:

The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism: Tier guidance for employers

CQC updated their statutory guidance on Regulation 18 in July 2022 to include 2 specific points about the new requirement:

  • You must ensure that all staff receive training in how to interact appropriately with people with a learning disability and autistic people, at a level appropriate to their role.
  • Staff must receive appropriate supervision in their role to ensure they demonstrate and maintain competence in understanding the needs of people with a learning disability and autistic people, including knowing how to support them in the best way.

Find out more about how CQC check that staff are competent to deliver care and treatment to all people using services – including those with a learning disability and autistic people.

They do not tell you specifically how to meet your legal requirements in relation to training. You are responsible for ensuring your staff are appropriately trained to meet the requirements of the regulations.

Training staff to support autistic people and people with a learning disability – Care Quality Commission

If the training is in Gloucestershire, then please email ommt@inclusion-glos.org for any other comment, please contact the National NHS England Team @ england.ommt@nhs.net