Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training
Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training is the national standard for improving understanding of learning disability and autism across health and social care.
The training provides staff across health and social care with essential knowledge, greater confidence, and an improved understanding of how best to deliver safe, effective and person-centred support.
Now that system funding has been withdrawn, The Hub Plus Derbyshire have made the decision to fund a limited number of Oliver McGowan Tier 1 Part 2 webinar sessions. Funding is limited so book now to secure your place!
Please see below for a list of upcoming Oliver McGowan Tier 1 Part 2 webinar sessions.
Date 22/04/2026
Time: 14:00-15:00
Date 13/05/2026
Time: 13:30-14:30
Date 20/05/2026
Time: 13:30-14:30
Date 17/06/2026
Time: 14:00-15:00
Date 24/06/2026
Time: 14:00-15:00
Date 08/07/2026
Time: 13:30-14:30
Date 15/07/2026
Time: 13:30-14:30
You must complete the e‑learning before attending the session and provide evidence of completion. Without this, your place on the course will not be confirmed.
When you apply for the course, you will receive an email asking you to upload your Tier 1 Part 1 E‑Learning certificate.
If you find that our Tier 1 Part 2 courses are fully booked, you can apply for a place via NCORE, which also provides Oliver McGowen training for the system: UHDB Training Academy (NCORE)
All participants must register individually and join the session independently on the day. Group bookings are not permitted.
Derbyshire Primary Care Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training (OMMT) Interest & Readiness Survey
In September 2025, the Oliver McGowan Code of Practice was ratified in Parliament. This means that any training on Learning Disability and Autism must now meet the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training (OMMT) Code of Practice requirements. Currently, UHDB project team in partnership with JUCD partners are rolling out our system offer up to March 2026 and then the responsibility is proposed to transfer to Trust/support organisations to deliver post April 26.