Oliver McGowan (Tier 2) 1 Day Mandatory Training reviews

4.8 (3,125 reviews)
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Attendees particularly value the involvement of autistic people and people with learning disabilities, whose lived experience brings the subject to life and deepens understanding. They describe knowledgeable, approachable trainers who explain complex ideas clearly, welcome questions and encourage participation through discussion, videos and group activities. The course broadens confidence in communication, person-centred care and reasonable adjustments, with learning that attendees can apply in their work and daily support.

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Overall, I recognise the importance of this topic and the value of ensuring staff receive consistent training. However, as I already have a strong level of knowledge in this area, I did not gain any new learning or insights from the session. I felt that a significant amount of the content, particularly the videos, would have been better incorporated into the e-learning. The videos accounted for over an hour of the face-to-face session, and the first 20-minute video featuring Paula had already been included in the e-learning, making it repetitive. For me, the greatest value of face-to-face training is the opportunity to hear lived experiences, engage in discussion, and explore real-world application. Much of the session involved working through slides and watching videos, which could have been completed independently beforehand. While I appreciate the importance of including people with lived experience in the delivery of this training, I felt this aspect could have been used more effectively. A face-to-face session provides an excellent opportunity to expand beyond the slides, encourage meaningful discussion, and share personal insights that add depth and context to the learning experience.

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Dave T · 30 Jul 2026
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Delivery was really good. Kieran especially. However the actual course/ slides are really disappointing. Pictures are inappropriate at times, poorly laid out, seem to act as time fillers and just don’t make sense in terms of wording, i’d like to think if something is being made compulsory and across the board it would be of a high quality.

Manchester
Ashleigh M · 10 Jul 2026
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This was no better than the first course online. It was a repeat with live trainers.

Adele P · 08 Jul 2026
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First part of the training was not good at all. The second part was great.

Manchester
Marina M · 30 Jun 2026
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Good session but a bit longer than I feel was needed

Dawn P · 19 Jun 2026
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The trainers did their best, really good, couldn't imagined Reuben could deliver that way. I believe that training should have been online like tier 1, have hand-out to be able to go through later.

Manchester
Tunrayo B · 26 May 2026
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The course was good but feel some adjustment could be made.

Connie R · 13 May 2026
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Informative, interesting day. Thank You

Norton R · 13 May 2026
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Was a good training everyone was engaged and had a good time with Kiran also educated us on Mandatory training Tier 2

Michael O · 11 May 2026
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Very informative training.

Ursula G · 11 May 2026
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