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1. 1. School cuts showdown

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 27 May 2003 COUNCIL finance chiefs are planning a showdown with Education Secretary Charles Clarke next week when they will demand he explains why the city's schools are struggling to balance their books.

2. 2. 'Okay - must do better'

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 10 December 2003 EDUCATION bosses in Salford have been told they are doing okay - but that they should be doing a lot better. A report by Ofsted inspectors says the local education authority is doing a "satisfactory" job.

3. 3. Sir Alex backing plea for war kids

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 16 May 2003 SIR Alex Ferguson has paid tribute to pupils who will play a vital part in the rebuilding of education in Iraq.

4. 4. School bosses back to class

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 29 September 2003 EDUCATION officials are moving out of their offices to spend time in the classroom as part of an attempt to improve standards. In a scheme called Manchester Monday Mornings squads of ten education authority staff will teach in schools across the city.

5. 5. Estelle 'flabbergasted' by award

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 04 July 2003 FORMER Education Secretary Estelle Morris was named as minister of the year last night - eight months after resigning with the admission she was "not up to the job".

6. 6. University access watchdog outlined

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 08 April 2003 EDUCATION Secretary Charles Clarke was set to outline plans to encourage more young people from poorer backgrounds to continue their studies at university.

7. 7. School places to be cut

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 17 January 2003 MANCHESTER education chiefs have revealed plans to slash more than 1,000 surplus primary places from city schools - plus a bid for millions of government cash to replace crumbling buildings.

8. 8. Minister's pledge on A levels

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 11 April 2003 EDUCATION Minister Margaret Hodge has told Manchester students she would be amazed if last year's A level fiasco happened again.

9. 9. Wanted: Top class teachers

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 31 July 2003 EDUCATION officials are looking at new ways of attracting and retaining the best teachers, as part of a drive to make the city the 'knowledge capital' of the country.

10. 10. Inspectors 'should try teaching'

    Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 05 November 2003 MANCHESTER schools chief Mick Waters wants inspectors to spend half a term teaching every year to keep in touch with the education system. During a typical Ofsted visit, a team of inspectors observe lessons and look at evidence provided by the headteacher.

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