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A random selection of stories from the site

Here Donna talks about her supportive mum.

Here Clenton talks about inclusion.

Here Etty describes going on the trams with her brothers.

Here Micheline recalls fond memories of her Home Tuition tutor.

Here Clenton remembers the effect that being asked to read out loud would have on him.

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

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