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A random selection of stories from the site

Here Joanne describes her younger sister’s experience of schools now.

Here Joanne talks about having lessons in hospital.

Here Clenton talks about his expectations of life after school.

Here Lynda remembers her time spent in hospital

Here Clenton describes resisting the school culture’s impact upon him.

Here Joanne talks about lunchtimes in primary school.

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