07 - December - 2016
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Wirral man to run seven marathons in seven days
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SPORT
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LJMU women’s basketball team faces relegation
LJMU meets the Governor of the Bank of England
The Governor of the Bank of England Mark Carney took time out of his hectic schedule to talk to Liverpool Life about Brexit. Before delivering the prestigious Roscoe Lecture at Liverpool conference centre on Monday, Mr Carney gave an exclusive interview to LJMU journalism students, which touched on Brexit, the £5 note controversy, the media landscape ... and the recent league form of Everton. Full story: page 3 Left: Mark Carney meeting journalism students and lecturer Shirley Lewis. Inset: Mr Carney on set with interviewer Nathan Archer. © John Mathews
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CHILDREN FIRST By MATTHEW NOONAN
The governor of a Cheshire school has backed plans to improve the futures of young people in the North of England. A report by the Children’s Commissioner Anne Longfield has raised questions about how to resolve the growing gap in life chances between children in the north and south of England. A year-long study will now begin in order to examine the situation and establish reccommendations for both regional and national gov-
Backing for new study to tackle youth inequality
ernment to follow. Kevin Hassett, Governor of Oak View Academy, told Liverpool Life: “There seems to be a poverty of aspirations amongst the North, perhaps because we have had a hell of a kicking in the 70s and 80s when the industry went. “I think to a large extent much of it is due to wealth and prosperity and we need to just shake ourselves and get ourselves organised since the recession.
“I don’t think we should necessarily put up with it and we don’t let the argument lie there. I think we should be more assertive in terms of demands.” The report - prepared for the launch of the study, published by the Children’s Commissioner and the Government - paints a mixed picture for northern children compared to their southern counterparts. It also reveals that young
people in the north have the same chances to attend university – but are less likely to end up at a top university. The project aims to highlight the growing inequality within education and the chances for young people between the north and south of England. It will collate data on pupil outcomes in order to increase understanding of differences between regions and to identify ‘where children
are excelling and being left behind’. Speaking at the launch of ‘Growing up North’, Anne Longfield said: “The economic disadvantage of the North is well established but as a place for children to grow up the reality is far more complex. “Whilst there are parts of the North where children fall behind there are places where they excel. “The regeneration under
way provides a unique opportunity to reshape prospects for children in the North. ‘Growing up North’ will put children at the heart of discussions about northern regeneration. It’s time to leave the North-South divide behind.” It is hoped that the project will highlight the opportunities presented by devolution in order to ‘further children’s interests and the challenges that need to be overcome’.