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How Was School?

Disabled People’s experiences of education over the last century

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Teachers

Teaching and Signing


Here Paul describes the difference in the abilities of some of his teachers.

Mr Freake


Here Mark talks about a wonderful primary school teacher.

English


Here Mark talks about a memorable English teacher

A Memorable Teacher


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

There on sufferance


Here Ann describes how one teacher helped her escape from primary school.

Protective Teachers


Here Ray recalls her teachers.

Feeling Safe


Here Samantha describes her relationship with her college tutor.

Mrs Elliot


Here Elliot describes being treated badly by one teacher.

Out of Bed


Here Phillip describes being got out of bed by the Deputy Head in the mornings.

Making Models


Here Joanne describes how her Science teacher was a role model for her.

Falling Asleep


Here David recalls what would happen if you fell asleep in an English lesson.

The Easy Road


Here Michelle talks about the kind of teachers she experienced in her special school.

Mr Cousteau and Mr Bantam


Here Richard talks about his difficult experiences with two teachers.

Miss Ainsworth


Here Christine describes her ‘horrible’ chain smoking teacher.

Squashed


Here Anthea describes the impact her teacher had on her confidence.

Magical Times


Here Micheline recalls fond memories of her Home Tuition tutor.

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