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Here Miro talks about his dad arranging for friends to accompany him in his dad’s car.

Here Simone describes the attitude of the educational psychologist who reviewed her special school placement.

Here Christine describes a culture of humiliation in her lessons.

Here Michelle recalls racist attitudes among the staff of her school.

Here Richard talks about his difficult experiences with two teachers.

Here Ron talks about the advice he was given when he left school.

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