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1. 1. Exams shake-up gets black mark

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 18 October 2004 SWEEPING changes in secondary education, swapping GCSE's and A-levels for new diplomas, face criticism from bosses.

2. 2. Exams shake-up to boost core skills

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 18 October 2004 EDUCATION reformer Mike Tomlinson today defended his planned shake-up of the system for 14 to 19-year-olds and insisted the aim was to improve literacy and numeracy.

3. 3. Clarke backs campaign to teach Islam in schools

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 12 October 2004 A NEW drive to teach Islam in schools is being launched today. Education Secretary Charles Clarke has backed the move, organised by the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB).

4. 4. Teachers in school swap with Africa

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 18 October 2004 TEACHERS from Trafford are going to Uganda as part of a blossoming education exchange. The trio of teachers from St Margaret Ward, The Firs and the Old Trafford Community schools fly to Jinja tomorrow.

5. 5. Second probe over teacher in text claims

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 25 October 2004 PROBE into how texting teacher got a job

6. 6. College merger bid to 'boost study'

   Manchester Evening News, Saturday 09 October 2004 TWO Stockport colleges plan to merge in a bid to increase participation and achievement.

7. 7. Dedication to deaf and blind pupils

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 15 October 2004 BRENDA Crossthwaite has dedicated her life to making sure deaf and blind children get the most out of school.

8. 8. Top headteacher's winning ways

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 25 October 2004 A HEADTEACHER who set up a dry cleaning and ironing service at school to relieve pressure on his staff has won a top national award.

9. 9. Hungry for success

   Manchester Evening News, Saturday 23 October 2004 A SCHOOL where pupils work through the lunch break has seen a spectacular turnaround in GCSE results, it has been revealed.

10. 10. School dinners failure warning

    Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 27 October 2004 MINISTERS are failing in their duty to protect primary school children from school meals high in fat, salt and sugar, nutrition campaigners said today.

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