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A random selection of stories from the site

Here Helen talks about the importance of targeting adults.

Here Angela describes how she was treated as a young black disabled person in her school and the impact that had on her identity.

Here Clenton talks about inclusion.

Here Christine describes her ‘horrible’ chain smoking teacher.

Here Ron talks about the whole school sheltering in a small cellar.

Here Joanne talks about not being confident to ask for support

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