Welcome to Communication at
the Heart of the School
Ann Miles and Rachel Sawford
Communication at the Heart of the School (CATHS) is a complete approach from assessment to individual planning and whole class practice. It recognises the different dynamics of classrooms for children with complex and profound learning needs. CATHS is designed to be flexible providing a shared understanding between education staff, speech and language therapists and families.
CATHS encompasses assessment to classroom practice. It aims to develop communication and cognition skills for children with complex needs.
It is for children working within the Engagement Model and the pre-key stage standards 1-3.
CATHS includes:
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An assessment to identify the child’s developmental level and learning needs.
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Guidance on formulating an individual plan.
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How to adapt the classroom and implement best practice for individual children.
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Help in identifying children who need targeted plus and specialist support from speech and language therapists.
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A curriculum tailored to educating groups of children with complex needs.
LATEST NEWS
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New Curriculum Coming Soon!
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CATHS-C
Pre-order a copy from 12th August 2026 £29.99
NEXT AVAILABLE COURSE
Thursday 8th October 2026 at the Chiltern School, Houghton Regis
CATHS recognises the different dynamics of classrooms for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). It is flexible and can be tailored to meet different needs. The course is for educational staff working with children who have severe and profound learning disabilities working within pre key stage standards 1-3 or the engagement model.
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