To mark the first National Numeracy Day, Mr Gibb has confirmed that # 1.75 million of funding will be used to create two new «Hubs» in Central Lancashire and Cheshire to help
spread best teaching practice and improve local pupils» knowledge, understanding and enjoyment of mathematics.
«Our Northern Powerhouse programme includes # 3.4 billion investment in projects to boost the local economy, # 12 million to
spread good teaching practice in English and improve early literacy, and schemes that help families to support their child's education at home.»