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Boost for special needs students

A newly-refurbished centre to provide sixth form facilities for students with learning difficulties has opened at a Cambridgeshire college. The site, at Impington Village College, aims to provide a bridge between school and working life for students.

22 Mar 2007
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Student hails disability victory

A disabled student who won a lawsuit against a university for denying him wheelchair access at his graduation ceremony has welcomed the court ruling. Craig Potter, 28, studied at Canterbury Christchurch College, but was unable to access the stage during the ceremony held at Canterbury Cathedral in 2004.

22 Mar 2007
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Sign language is a surprise hit

Lots of kids learn languages like French, German or Spanish at school but, thanks to a TV show, a special sign language is becoming more popular. Makaton, a mix of spoken words and hand signals, is featured on CBeebies show "Something Special".

20 Mar 2007
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