Claim for Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training
Adult social care organisations can now claim reimbursement for Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism from the Learning and Development Support Scheme (LDSS).
Funding is ring-fenced and is in addition to the LDSS funding available for other courses and qualifications. There is also a separate funding cap per organisation for Oliver McGowan's Mandatory Training - you’ll find details in the LDSS guide for employers.
Oliver McGowan's Mandatory Training tiers and funding
Oliver McGowan's Mandatory Training is delivered in 2 tiers: tier 1 and tier 2. While part 1 of each tier is free, there is a cost for part 2. Funding is available for part 2 courses through the LDSS.
Eligibility criteria
Eligibility for Oliver McGowan's Mandatory Training reimbursement differs to other LDSS claims in the following ways:
- Your organisation must be registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
- You can claim for all members of staff, not just those in unregulated roles.
- Claims for eligible training courses can only be submitted once the training course has been paid for and completed. These claims must be submitted within 3 months of the training course being completed.
All Oliver McGowan's Mandatory Training courses must be delivered by an approved Oliver McGowan's Mandatory Training trainer to be eligible, see a list of approved Oliver McGowan's Mandatory Training trainers.
How to claim for Oliver McGowan's Mandatory Training
Part 2 Oliver McGowan's Mandatory Training courses have been added to the list of eligible training courses and qualifications for LDSS. You can select the Oliver McGowan's Mandatory Training course you wish to claim for when you start a new claim.
How reimbursement for Oliver McGowan's Mandatory Training works
Reimbursement amounts differ depending on how the training is delivered. Funding is available for:
- Oliver McGowan's Mandatory Training courses delivered internally (in-house) by a member of your organisation’s staff who is an approved Oliver McGowan's Mandatory Training trainer.
- Courses procured externally from an approved Oliver McGowan's Mandatory Training training provider.
For in-house courses you need to provide proof of completion only. For courses procured externally you will need to provide both evidence of payment and evidence of completion.
Providing evidence of completion
As with other training reimbursed through LDSS, you have to provide a certificate of completion for each learner in order to receive reimbursement.
Oliver McGowan's Mandatory Training training providers do not automatically issue certificates of completion so you may have to request them.
Please check that the certificates show:
- Which tier of training has been completed.
- The trainer’s name and registration number.
Last updated: 12 April 2026