Online Exhibition
Come and explore our online exhibition with films, interview recordings and fascinating stories about the history and present of Birmingham’s special schools.
Special Schools and Special People
Education is Special is working with four special schools in Birmingham. It will give children with Learning Disabilities a leading role in uncovering their history. This unique project will show how special education has changed over the last fifty years.
As well as the four schools, we’ll be talking to other people involved in special education in Birmingham. To learn more click here
Attitudes have changed massively towards education over the last century. We take a brief look at the history.
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Outside special schools
Most people have never been to a special school and have no idea what they’re like. Often there is a fear of the things…
Leaving School
Although it became law that the government must give all children an education over 50 years ago, life after school is still difficult for…
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