At Care to Learn Midlands Ltd, we provide professional Tier 2 McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism which is the government’s preferred and recommended training for health and social care staff, which is now a legal requirement for all staff working in Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered health and social care settings
Our training is delivered by an
- Approved Facilitating Trainer
- Approved Learning Disability Lived Experience Co-Trainer
- Approved Autism Lived Experience Co-Trainer
Our course is tailored to meet the needs of care homes, supported living services, domiciliary care teams and healthcare organisations across the UK.
Tier 2 is for health and social care staff with responsibility for providing care and support for an autistic person or a person with a learning disability. This is anyone who provides or who may be required to provide a service to a person with a learning disability or an autistic person, regardless of how often that may occur.
What is Tier 2 McGowan Training?
Tier 1 Part 1 must be completed before attending the Tier 2 classroom course.
Tier 2 McGowan Training is an advanced level of training covering the essential knowledge and skills needed for safe and inclusive care. The training is focused on:
- Understanding learning disabilities and autism: including best practices
- Effective communication strategies: Promoting independence, person-centred care, and the appropriate use of the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
- Legislation and reasonable adjustments: understanding importance of reasonable adjustments, including the crucial role of Hospital Passports and Health Checks.
- Diagnostic overshadowing and common comorbidities: Acknowledging and understanding unconscious biases to avoid diagnostic overshadowing and learning from insights gained through Learning from Lives and Deaths Reviews (LeDeR).
- Campaigns and awareness: Promoting awareness of campaigns such as Stop the Over Medication of People with a Learning Disability (STOMP) and Stopping Over-Medication of People with a learning disability, autism or both (STAMP).
Who is the Training For?
This course is suitable for:
- Care Assistants
- Support Workers
- Senior Carers
- Nurses
- Team Leaders
- Healthcare Assistants
- Learning Disability Support Staff
- Mental Health Support Staff
- Residential & Supported Living Teams
Why Choose Us?
- Certified Tier 2 McGowan Facilitator and Approved lived in Co-Trainers
- Interactive and engaging training sessions
- Real-life care scenarios and practical activities
- Training tailored to your service needs
- Flexible onsite delivery across the UK
- Certificates provided on completion
- Focus on dignity, safety, and compassionate care
Training Delivery Options
We offer:
- Face-to-face classroom training
- Practical workshops
- Refresher courses
- Small or large group sessions
Training can be delivered at your workplace or a suitable training venue.
Benefits of Tier 2 McGowan Training
Oliver McGowan training equips healthcare staff with the knowledge, skills, and empathy necessary to provide safe, informed, and person-centred care, ultimately improving outcomes for individuals with learning disabilities and autism while supporting workforce development and compliance.
Book Your Training
Whether you are a care home, healthcare provider, supported living service, or independent organisation, we can provide high-quality Tier 2 McGowan Training tailored to your team.
Contact Us Today
To discuss your training requirements, availability, and pricing, please contact:
Care to Learn Midlands Ltd
Phone: 07890606041
Email: caretolearn@gmail.com
Location: Bridgnorth, Shropshire – Training Available UK Wide
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the course?
Course duration can vary depending on requirements, but most Tier 2 courses are delivered over one full day.
Will staff receive certificates?
Yes — all delegates who successfully complete the course will receive certification.
Can training be tailored to our service?
Absolutely. We adapt training content and scenarios to suit your setting and client group.
Do you provide refresher training?
Yes, refresher and update sessions are available to maintain staff competence and confidence.
Empowering staff through safer, compassionate, and person-centred training.