Play a vital role in delivering meaningful and impactful learning disability and autism training with this Oliver McGowan Co Trainer course. Designed for individuals with lived experience and those supporting co delivery, this course prepares participants to contribute to the nationally recognised Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training alongside a lead trainer.
This programme focuses on the importance of co production, ensuring that the voices of people with lived experience are central to training delivery. By sharing real experiences and insights, co trainers help create a powerful learning environment that improves understanding, challenges assumptions, and drives real change in health and social care practice.
Aligned with the Health and Care Act and Care Quality Commission expectations, this training supports organisations in meeting their legal responsibilities around learning disability and autism training. It ensures that staff receive high quality, authentic learning that reflects real life experiences and improves care outcomes.
Training can be delivered at your workplace or at our dedicated training room in Yeovil, Somerset, providing a supportive and inclusive environment for all learners.
What this course offers
This course provides a clear understanding of the role of a co trainer within the Oliver McGowan training framework. Learners will explore how co delivery works in practice and the importance of sharing lived experience to support effective learning.
Participants will develop confidence in contributing to training sessions, including how to share personal experiences in a safe and structured way, support group discussions, and engage learners. The course also focuses on communication skills, building confidence, and working collaboratively with lead trainers.
There is a strong emphasis on creating a positive and inclusive learning environment, ensuring all participants feel comfortable and respected. Learners will also understand boundaries, roles, and responsibilities, helping them contribute confidently and professionally to training delivery.
Why this training matters
The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training has been introduced to improve understanding and care for people with learning disabilities and autistic individuals across England. A key part of this training is the involvement of co trainers with lived experience, ensuring that learning is authentic, meaningful, and impactful.
This approach supports better outcomes for individuals by improving staff understanding, communication, and person centred care. It also aligns with CQC expectations around equality, inclusion, and delivering care that meets individual needs.
For individuals taking part as co trainers, it provides an opportunity to share their voice, build confidence, and contribute to improving care services. For organisations, it ensures training is delivered in line with national standards and has a lasting impact on practice.
Course benefits
Understand the role of a co trainer within Oliver McGowan training
Build confidence in sharing lived experiences
Support the delivery of engaging and meaningful training
Improve communication and presentation skills
Contribute to better understanding of learning disability and autism
Support compliance with national training requirements and CQC expectations
Receive a certificate of completion
Certification and progression
On successful completion, learners receive a certificate, supporting their role as a co trainer within Oliver McGowan training delivery. This course can also support progression into further training and involvement in workforce development programmes.
