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A random selection of stories from the site

Here Jack talks to Belinda about leaving school.

Here Ron talks about sex education at school.

Here Tara talks about the decision to send her away to school aged just sixteen months.

Here Richard talks about the need for role models.

Here Roger talks about public attitudes towards disabled people.

Here Ronald recalls some of the Parlour songs he was taught at school.

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