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A random selection of stories from the site

Here Anthea talks about the impact of being away from family.

Here Zara describes being surprised by her school’s attitude to include her on the school journey to Russia.

Here Tara describes the medical interventions and examinations she had to endure at school.

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

Here Haq describes being sent away from his family.

Nadia talks about friendships at school.

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