Barbara Catchpole Barbara writes primarily for reluctant and struggling readers, with the aim of entertaining the reader and developing empathy for the characters. She taught for over forty years before becoming a full time writer. Her interest in special needs education and disability issues was first sparked by her middle son, who was born profoundly deaf. Barbara has taught as ... Read morea Special Needs Coordinator and has held leadership positions in several schools, including Academies. She has also worked as SENCo in a secure training centre. Show Less