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A random selection of stories from the site

Here Etty describes making friends.

Here Micheline recalls fond memories of her Home Tuition tutor.

Here Angela describes the difference between going to her local special school and residential special school.

Here John recalls being bullied at school.

Here Simone describes a culture of bullying within her school and outside of school.

Here Etty describes being punished with a ruler at school.

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