A YORK businessman returned to his old school to help budding entrepreneurs.

Paul Blanchard, who left All Saints' Roman Catholic School seven years ago, now runs his own business.

He has been visiting the school over a ten-week period as part of a business enterprise course for GCSE students.

All Saints' is the first in North Yorkshire to run the course.

Teacher Aine Hardcastle said: "It was really enjoyable and the kids found it very beneficial.

"They now have practical business experience which will help them with their exams."

Updated: 09:11 Wednesday, April 02, 2003