We are very proud to be an approved Training Provider Tier 1 to deliver The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training in Learning Disabilities and Autism (OMMT).
Step Up Training and Care have been reviewed by the QACLS (Quality Assured Care Learning Service) for delivery of this training. This service from the Department of Health and Social Care will review the quality of individual courses and qualifications delivered by training providers to ensure that training and development is of good quality, easily accessible, meets the needs of the workforce and users of care services. We have met all these standards and therefore proud to be approved to display the QACLS logo against this training.
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Oliver McGowan was born in Bristol
He lived with cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and learning disabilities and led a very happy life with his supportive family.
Oliver sadly passed away on 11th November 2016, aged just 18, following a series of events by healthcare professionals that "let him down"
An inquest followed his untimely death, from which new regulations and guidance were issued for the Health and Social Care sector. The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training in Learning Disability and Autism was born.
The new Regulation in The Health and Care Act 2022 says "From 1 July 2022, all health and social care providers registered with CQC must ensure that their staff receive training in how to interact appropriately with people who have a learning disability and autistic people, at a level appropriate to their role" and this applies to all health and care staff as well as ancillary staff who may have contact with people with a learning disability and autistic people, such as administrative staff
The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training is the standardised training that was developed for this purpose and is the government's preferred and recommended training for health and social care staff.
How is training delivered?
Training is delivered remotely via the zoom platform and is co-delivered by two trainers with lived experience of learning disability and autism This allows all attendees to gain vital first-person perspectives on living with a learning disability.
We are a Tier 1 approved provider which is for individuals who require general awareness of the support autistic people or people with a learning disability may need.
We currently take bookings for a maximum of 30 attendees at a time. All attendees receive certification of training. Pricing for this training is fixed at the regional statutory pricing stucture, which is currently £295.
We are taking new booking enquires now
Please email info@stepuptrainingandcare.co.uk or call us on 0121 794 1532 (10am to 3pm) or 07384698553
