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Here Maresa talks about being isolated in a unit within a mainstream secondary school.

Here Mark talks about the legacy of low expectations

Here Jane describes how her attitude has helped her to survive.

Here Debbie talks to Stephen and Ursula about enjoying hockey and sports day at school.

Here Joanne describes her mum’s determination for her to go to school locally.

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