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A random selection of stories from the site

Here Simone talks about her Head Teacher creating obstacles to friendship.

Here Richard describes being humiliated by his teacher in PE lessons.

Here Sebastian describes his school’s layout making him late for lessons.

Here David talks about the sadness he felt in not getting to say goodbye to his parents.

Here Joanne talks about how she felt about being given a ‘toy’ basketball hoop to play with in her Physical Education lesson.

Here Joanne describes feeling left out by other children at school.

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