Mark Baggley

Mark was born in 1960 in Hull and grew up in Scunthorpe. Mark went to his local primary school and then was sent to a residential special school in Lincolnshire at the age of eleven. From there Mark went on to a residential special college in Coventry.

Just Meg

Here Mark describes his niece being included in her mainstream school.

Teachers

Here Mark talks about his teacher Mr Freake

Reflections

Here Mark talks about the legacy of low expectations

What Next?

Here Mark talks about the expectations of him and his peers

English

Here Mark talks about a memorable English teacher

Lunchtimes

Here Mark talks about being separated at lunchtime.

The Death of Friends

Here Mark talks about the lack of pastoral support at his school.

Sex Education

Here Mark talks about his sex education in school.

No Choice

Here Mark talks about the lack of access at his local secondary school.

Skiving

Here Mark talks about his best friend Johnny.

Mr Freake

Here Mark talks about a wonderful primary school teacher.

Diet Tables

Here Mark describes having to eat on separate ‘Diet Tables’

Christmas Bauble

Here Mark recalls his earliest memory of home.