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A random selection of stories from the site

Here David describes himself and other children being called names and taunted at school.

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

Here Zara talks about her special school

Here Michelle describes the impact of leaving school with no formal qualifications.

Here Simone talks about changes she has seen and some things that have not changed.

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

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