Primary Care staff should book on via Proud to Learn, the Gloucestershire County Council learning management system, via this link: community.learnpro.com

If you do not have a Proud to Learn account, please email proudtolearn@gloucestershire.gov.uk

Unfortunately we do not know the answer at this time. The final mandatory package will be rolled out nationally in 2022-2023 by Health Education England (HEE), based on the evaluation of this trial. Whether people who have taken part in the trial are required to repeat the training is likely to depend on how similar or different the final HEE package is to the current trial package. 

However, we continue to liaise with HEE about this matter to try and reduce unnecessary duplication for people. We appreciate everyone is busy, but your input at the trial stage is important to inform the final package and ensure it is beneficial and appropriate for a range of professional groups.

People can sign up individually, or can book several places on the same course. Unfortunately, as the dates are set and trainers are booked, we are not in a position to offer bespoke training days.

People are very welcome to attend both tiers, but in general, clinical staff (doctors, nurses, healthcare assistants, allied health professionals, for example) should attend Tier 2.Non-clinical staff (administrative, facilities or estates management colleagues, for example) should attend Tier 1.

People can attend any session, either in person or via Zoom. We have shared locality information to make it easier for some people who wish to attend in person but cannot travel far, but people are not tied to attending in any particular location.

Tier 1 comprises a learning module of 1.5 hours, plus a 30-minute, Zoom-based webinar, led by an Expert by Experience and a co-facilitator.Tier 2 comprises one whole day of training using a hybrid model, which means the live event is attended by both online and in-person attendees at the same time. This whole-day session runs between 9.30am and 4.30pm.

No, this is a trial, with the aim of finding out how to best deliver to a wide range of staff. The data from this trial will by analysed by the National Development Team for Inclusion. This data will then be used to build the mandatory training which will come out next year. At that point it will be mandatory for everyone, so it is really important that you share your views by completing the survey before and after the training.

• Tier 1 is running from May until the end of November 2021.
• Tier 2 is running from June until November 2021, but there is a limit on places, so we advise booking as soon as possible.

You do not have to do both tiers of training, but you are welcome to if your manager is happy for you to have the time.

The descriptions below will help you and your manager to decide which training you should choose.

Tier 1 is suitable for…

Those that require general awareness of autistic people and/or people with a learning disability and the support they need. This tier is relevant to those 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. For example, this may include those working in education, policing, custodial care, housing, or indeed any organisation.

This is also relevant to the entire health and social care workforce, including ancillary and clerical staff. Tier 1 is also relevant to autistic people, or people with a learning disability, the family, friends and carers of people with a learning disability and/or autistic people, to ensure they are making the most of the support on offer and can plan effectively for current and future needs.

Tier 2 is suitable for…

Health and social care staff and others with responsibility for providing care and support for an autistic person or person with a learning disability, but who would seek support from others for complex management or complex decision-making. 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. Tier 2 may also be relevant to autistic people or those with a learning disability, and family and friends who are providing care and support.

Tier 2 also underpins the more specialist skills and knowledge required at Tier 3, but Tier 3 training is beyond the scope of the trial.

• The health and social care workforce
• Other people who support autistic people or people with a learning disability in their work
• People who work in NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) CCG and neighbouring counties

• Tier 1 comprises a learning module of 1.5 hours, plus a 30-minute, Zoom-based webinar, led by an Expert by Experience and a co-facilitator.
• Tier 2 comprises one whole day of training using a hybrid model, which means the live event is attended by both online and in-person attendees at the same time. This whole-day session runs between 9.30am and 4.30pm, you can book a place to attend either via Zoom, or in the room. Sessions will run across various venues in the county to reach more rural areas, as well as some larger central venues.