Ian Metherell

Ian Metherell was born in 1948 in Hounslow. Ian spent almost his entire school life in residential special schools, first in Henley, then in Kent and finally in Lancashire.

Boarding School

Here Ian shares his views on young people being sent to boarding school.

Prejudice

Here Ian talks about public perceptions of people with learning difficulties.

Heartbreaking

Here Ian talks about how painful it was to be away from home.

No Choice

Here Ian talks about his family having no choice over where he went to school.