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1. 1. Your chance to tell Blair what's wrong with schools

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 05 March 2004 M.E.N. readers still have time to win a head-to-head debate with Tony Blair about education. We are looking for 10 parents of secondary school pupils to tell the Prime Minister what they think is wrong in Britain's classrooms - and what should be done.

2. 2. Blair urges students to stay on

   Manchester Evening News, Saturday 13 March 2004 LEAVING school at 16 could become a thing of the past, Tony Blair said today. The government wants all young people to stay on until 18 - taking A and AS-level exams or opting for apprenticeships, vocational training or other qualifications.

3. 3. PM's schools pledge

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 15 March 2004 CHILDREN leaving school at 16 could become a thing of the past, Mr Blair told the conference. The government is considering major reforms which would see every pupil either going on to A- and AS-levels or taking apprenticeships, vocational training or other qualifications.

4. 4. Judge rejects 'school or jail' plea

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 03 March 2004 MANCHESTER city council has failed to get a "go to school or go to jail" order against a 10-year-old boy. A judge placing an anti-social behaviour order on Jordan Talbot refused to impose a condition to force him to be in school or with an adult during term-time school days.

5. 5. City leads the way, says Blair

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 15 March 2004 TONY Blair has put Manchester at the forefront of an "urban renaissance" breathing new life into British cities. The prime minister said drab and bleak city centres outside London were being transformed thanks to the hustle and bustle of new businesses, shops, cafes and nightlife.

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