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A random selection of stories from the site

Here Angela describes the difference between going to her local special school and residential special school.

Here Angela talks about an accident she had while playing with her friends.

Here Clenton describes a teacher at his school.

Here Joanne talks about her careers advice at school.

Here Tara talks about abusive care staff in her school.

Here Michelle describes the impact of being split into small impairment specific groups, in what was already a small school.

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