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A man told he would never be able to read “has proved everyone wrong” and been recognised by the King for efforts teaching youngsters. David Snook, from Whitstable, initially felt rejected by staff at a special needs school when he was five but was moved to a mainstream institution when they realised his potential. The 42-year-old went on to secure a B-grade in A-Level English before earning a degree at Canterbury Christ Church University. And now his education services have been recognised in the recent New Year Honours List. Mr Snook, who has cerebral palsy, said: “I went to a special needs …

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