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

Here Micheline recalls fond memories of her Home Tuition tutor.

Here Mavis talks about being denied entry to her local grammar school.

Here Michelle talks about the choices she was given on leaving school

Here Angela describes how she defied the low expectations that were placed on her.

Here Clenton explores the culture of school and the difference between schooling and education.

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