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1. 1. Kelly grilling over schools shake-up

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 19 December 2005 TONY BLAIR is under growing pressure to back down over his controversial schools shake-up as Education Secretary Ruth Kelly faces a grilling from MPs.

2. 2. 'Chaos' in our schools

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 09 December 2005 MISMANAGEMENT of public funds could happen more often if government plans to give more power to schools are given the go-ahead, according to Manchester councillors.

3. 3. Beth heads for seat of power

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 08 December 2005 STUDENT Beth Finch aims higher than most when applying for work experience, as the 17-year-old will be jetting to Washington next summer to spend time with top political lobbyists.<BR>

4. 4. Overhaul plea for sex-ed classes

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 05 December 2005 A& MAJOR overhaul of the way sex education is taught in schools - with children as young as five learning about relationships - has been urged by two influential government advisory groups.

5. 5. Salford schools turning the tables

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 02 December 2005 HARD work has paid off for youngsters in Salford primary schools, whose exam performance has seen their city rocket up the government league tables.

6. 6. Back to reading basics

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 01 December 2005 THE traditional method of teaching children to read has been backed by the government.

7. 7. MP quits post in policy protest

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 01 December 2005 AN MP has quit his post as a minister's private secretary over the government's education policies.

8. 8. Kids should call shots in class

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 29 November 2005 PUPILS should be given more control over what they learn, a top education expert has said.

9. 9. Fines threat to curb bullying

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 21 November 2005 PARENTS could face £1,000 fines if their children attack or threaten classmates under the new government White Paper on school reforms.

10. 10. School bullies in for a Scare

    Manchester Evening News, Thursday 17 November 2005 A HEAVILY tattooed motivational speaker has so impressed education bosses that they've paid him £50,000 for his services.

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