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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.

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