VODG Learning and Development Network Meeting March 2023

The next meeting of the Learning & Development professional network will focus on the implementation of the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training. There will be an oportunity for attendees to put their questions to members of the Learning Disability and Autism Team from Health Education England.  

Speakers

  • Philippa Spicer, HEE Senior Responsible Officer for Learning Disability and Autism and Transition Director
  • Tim Devanney, HEE Programme Lead for Learning Disability and Autism
  • Claire Carr, HEE Programme Manager for Learning Disability and Autism – The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism
  • Devon Puttick, Stakeholder and Engagement Manager, National Mental Health, Learning Disability and Autism Portfolio Team

Draft Programme

11.00 

Welcome

Kerry Hamilton, VODG Head of Membership and Operations 

11.05 

Introductions

VODG Co-chair

11.15

A1: Summary of the content of the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training 

Paula McGowan OBE, Claire Carr, Programme Manager, Philippa Spicer, Senior Responsible Officer for Learning Disabiliy and Autism and Tim Devanney, Programme Lead

 

The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training National Learning Disability and Autism Programme, HEE

12.00

 A2: Breakout: what are the key questions to put to HEE

Member-led discussion

12.10

Break and collation of questions

Break

12.20

A3: Q&A with HEE

The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training National Learning Disability and Autism Programme, HEE

12.50 

Future meetings and speakers

VODG Co-chairs

12.55 

Final round up and finish

Kerry Hamilton, VODG Head of Membership and Operations 

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