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A random selection of stories from the site

Here Michelle recalls racist attitudes among the staff of her school.

Here Phillip describes growing up in a single-sex environment.

Here Philip recalls the difficulty of entering the ‘hearing world’ after school.

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

Here Mark talks about the legacy of low expectations

Here Ronald describes the lasting impact of school on life afterwards.

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