In Gloucestershire we offer autism training to enable the local health and social care workforce to meet local needs. Our autism training programme is open to all adult social care staff in Gloucestershire, including those in the voluntary and independent sector.
Please see below for further information on those courses, currently available:
All e-learning modules with Flourish (Formerly Grey Matter Learning) are partially funded for anyone working in the Adult care sector in Gloucestershire. This online module provides an introduction to autism awareness. For information on accessing Flourish Click here
E-learning modules:
All e-learning modules with Flourish (Formerly Grey Matter Learning) are partially funded for anyone working in the Adult care sector in Gloucestershire. This online module provides an introduction to autism awareness. For information on accessing Flourish Click here
E-learning modules:
Tier 1 Oliver McGowan Training on Learning Disability and Autism
Audience: Those that require general awareness of autistic people and / or people with a learning disability and the support they need. Relevant to those in working in any sector who may occasionally interact with those affected by a learning disability but who do not have responsibility for making decisions about their care or support.
Two parts
E-learning module - The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism - Part 1 of 2
Followed by a 1 hour Webinar facilitated by two people with lived experience of learning disability and autism, plus a supporter.
Tier 2 Oliver McGowan Training on Learning Disability and Autism
Audience: This is relevant to health and social care workers providing care and support, including care assistants working in residential or home care, personal assistants and others in roles which facilitate access to care.
We recommend completion of the E-learning module - The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism - Part 1 of 2 , followed by a One day Face to face session.
Please book via your Learnpro community account
Tier 1 Oliver McGowan Training on Learning Disability and Autism
Audience: Those that require general awareness of autistic people and / or people with a learning disability and the support they need. Relevant to those in working in any sector who may occasionally interact with those affected by a learning disability but who do not have responsibility for making decisions about their care or support.
Two parts
E-learning module - The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism - Part 1 of 2
Followed by a 1 hour Webinar facilitated by two people with lived experience of learning disability and autism, plus a supporter.
Tier 2 Oliver McGowan Training on Learning Disability and Autism
Audience: This is relevant to health and social care workers providing care and support, including care assistants working in residential or home care, personal assistants and others in roles which facilitate access to care.
We recommend completion of the E-learning module - The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism - Part 1 of 2 , followed by a One day Face to face session.
Please book via your Learnpro community account
This training is a half day face to face programme that is aimed specifically at Gloucestershire County Council social workers, advanced practitioners, and all other roles that directly undertake adult social care assessments.
By the end of this session, each participant will:
This training is a half day face to face programme that is aimed specifically at Gloucestershire County Council social workers, advanced practitioners, and all other roles that directly undertake adult social care assessments.
By the end of this session, each participant will:
For more information on Autism see our page about Autistic Spectrum Condition
If you experience any difficulties registering or accessing any of the above courses, please contact the Multi-Agency Workforce Development Team proudtolearn@gloucestershire.gov.uk or 01452 324306.
