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Student who spells by blinking 'angry' at exam refusal

Student who spells by blinking 'angry' at exam refusal
BBC Education Tuesday 13 October 2026, 09:42 UTC 1 min read
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Romi Loffler is battling to take her history exam with reasonable adjustments allowing for her condition.

Romi Loffler is battling to take her history exam with reasonable adjustments allowing for her condition.
Romi Loffler (PERSON)
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