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A random selection of stories from the site

Here Christine talks about the low expectations she experienced on her Secretarial Course

Here Clenton talks about his expectations of life after school.

Here Clenton describes going onto further education.

Here Miro talks about being the goalkeeper for the school.

Here Angela describes the impact of public attitudes towards her when she went out in groups from school.

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

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