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A random selection of stories from the site

Here Alice talks about the careers support she received at school.

Here Sue describes how the classes were arranged into categories in her school.

Here Richard recalls the atmosphere of a school he attended at age four.

Here Mark talks about a memorable English teacher

Here Ron describes his sense of self-identity as a young person.

Here Christine remembers working in an office environment without accessible equipment.

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