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Here Clenton explores the culture of school and the difference between schooling and education.

Here Deborah describes the impact of returning to study in later life via the Open University.

Here Ron describes traumatic visiting times in hospital as a young child.

Here Jane talks about the lack of education and low expectations in her school.

Here Ann talks about having to fit in.

Here Richard recalls the atmosphere of a school he attended at age four.

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