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A random selection of stories from the site

Here Alice talks about the subjects she felt she missed out on at school.

Here Ajay describes support and encouragement from his family making a difference.

Here Ron remembers the school’s preparation for air attacks.

Here Mark talks about the lack of access at his local secondary school.

Here Gordon describes leaving his home in India to start school in England.

Worksheet – What Helps Us To Learn

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