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A random selection of stories from the site

Here Etty describes being punished with a ruler at school.

Here Lynda talks about not being able to join in with PE because of being sent to Physio instead.

Here Joanne talks about her friends at school.

Here Simone describes the impact of education on how a person experiences the world.

Here Richard talks about his sense of identity as a young child.

Here Jane talks about the lack of education and low expectations in her school.

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