Caerphilly Autistic Spectrum Service (CASS)

Caerphilly Autistic Spectrum Service (CASS)

The Caerphilly Autistic Spectrum Service (CASS) is a unique project that combines the more ‘traditional’ outreach teacher / learning support assistant with home and communication support for children, young people and their families.

This holistic model has focused on developing a joined up, multiagency approach to support young people, families and school where there is a confirmed diagnosis of Autistic spectrum Disorder (ASD). The Service recognises that children and young people diagnosed with an ASD require all who are involved in supporting them to understand their needs and provide consistency and stability in all aspects of their lives. Please find attached a copy of the CASS Referral Guidance below:

CASS Referral Guidance 2025/2026

In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) please find attached our current Privacy Note which outlines how we collect, use, share and store your information.

The service offers a range of training for families, schools and other services.
Please see attached the Leaflet/Taflen as well as the link to the CASS Padlet

Training Available to Families

NAS Early Bird
NAS Early Bird - A 6 week in person training for parents/carers with a child who have received a
diagnosis of ASD ages 0-6 years. 

NAS Early Bird Plus
A 6-week training and support programme for parents/carers with a child who has received a diagnosis of ASD ages 5-10 years.

If the child is in school, a member of school staff can also attend the training with parents

NAS Teen Life Programme
Teen Life is an NAS 6 session programme for parents/carers of young people aged 10-16 years. The aim of the Teen Life programme is to bring parents together to share information, experiences, and ideas in a structed way.

National Autistic Society Webpage

Barnardo’s Cygnet 4th Edition

A 6-week Autism support programme for families/carers of children with an Autism diagnosis. The aim of this programme is to increase parents understanding of Autism and give them practical strategies they can use
with their child.

Barnardo's Cygnet Webpage

Our training programmes are run several times a year. Please contact the team for details/dates of the next programme.

To attend any training run by CASS you must book onto the required course prior to attending. You can show your interest in any of the above training programmes by completing the following form:

Expression of Interest for Parent/Carer Training Programmes

Schools and other services are welcome to contact Michelle Meredith to discuss any training needs.

Useful Websites

National Neurodivergence Team: Autism Wales | National Neurodivergence Team
CCBC Information and Advice: Caerphilly Autism Information
Children's Centre Psychology: Children's Centre Psychology (padlet.com) & Children’s Centre Psychology :: Healthier Together (cymru.nhs.uk)

For further details or information please contact:

Michelle Meredith
Assistant Headteacher in Charge of CASS 
Caerphilly Autistic Spectrum Service
(Based at) Trinity Fields School
Caerphilly Road
Ystad Mynach
Hengoed
CF83 7XW
Telephone: 01443 866000
Email: cass@sch.caerphilly.gov.uk