Clenton Farquarson

Clenton Farquarson was born in Birmingham in 1964. He grew up in Birmingham and went to his local mainstream schools.

Being Singled Out

Worksheet – What Helps Us To Learn

Handsworth College

Here Clenton describes going onto further education.

‘Slow Learner’

Here Clenton describes being teased because of the group he was in.

Mark Twain

Here Clenton describes resisting the school culture’s impact upon him.

A Massive Role

Here Clenton describes the impact of education on how we see ourselves.

Two Different Things

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

Keep Hold of your Dreams

Here Clenton talks about the impact that school can have on aspirations.

Everyone’s Business

Here Clenton talks about Inclusive Education.

Flat Feet

Here Clenton talks about his expectations of life after school.

How Are You Doing It?

Here Clenton talks about inclusion.

My Colour’s Yellow

Here Clenton talks about finding out about dyslexia when he was thirty.

I Just Punched Her

Here Clenton talks about his fear of reading in class.

Do What Feels Natural

Here Clenton talks about how attitudes he encountered at school affected his own behaviour and identity.

Head to Toe

Here Clenton talks about his early life in Birmingham.

No Encouragement

Here Clenton talks about the low expectations his teachers had for him and his classmates.

Hand Me Downs

Here Clenton describes life with his family.

Boxing Lesson

Here Clenton talks about the punishment he received for hitting another pupil.

Lost

Here Clenton describes how he wasn’t allowed to take exams.

Mr Hebden

Here Clenton describes a teacher at his school.

Reading Aloud

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

Not Allowed

Here Clenton describes his group not being allowed to go on trips with the rest of the school.

Last to be Picked

Here Clenton describes being picked last in Sport.

D is for Dunce

Here Clenton talks about his struggles at school due to his Dyslexia not be recognised.

A Memorable Teacher

Here Clenton remembers Mr Hebden, a teacher who had a profound imact on his life.