Vera Gilbert piece to camera outside a school. She reports from Nottingham on the problems faced by black and Asian school pupils. Interviews with a group of pupils who confirm the theory that black and Asian pupils are being put in for CSE exams whilst white students are selected for O levels. Exterior shot of Manning Girls School which is situated on Gregory Boulevard at Forest Fields close to Hyson Green in Nottingham. Interviews with fifth formers at the multi-cultural school. Interview with the head-teacher who talks about the language problems that can affect the work of some Asian pupils. Shots of lesson in progress. Interview with a teacher about the increase in multi-cultural items that have been added to the syllabus. Shots of the 'Hyson Green 4.30 Group', a self-help group that have formed to enable young people to meet and discuss their problems. Vox pops with members of the group about their ambitions for the future. Interview with Kenneth Buxton, head teacher at Forest Fields College about the opportunities available in further education. Interviews with students. Interview with spokesman for Nottinghamshire County Council about research that has been carried out in Nottingham by the CRE. Interview with Neville Cook of the Hyson Green Parents' Association, a group that helps young black pupils who may be under achieving. We then meet Coventry businessman Joss Williams who is planning to open his own further education college. Vera talks to him about his plans. Views of work underway to finish Clearview College. Shot of pupils leaving the Green Youth and Community Centre in Hyson Green and Vera Gilbert final piece to camera.
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