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A random selection of stories from the site

Here Clenton remembers the effect that being asked to read out loud would have on him.

Here Michelle talks about inclusion in schools.

Here David talks about his relationship with his siblings.

Here Micheline talks about her parents’ decision to educate her at home.

Here Joanne talks about how she felt about being given a ‘toy’ basketball hoop to play with in her Physical Education lesson.

Here Haq talks about receiving food from home.

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