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Children in Northern England are confronting a bleak future, as a recent report highlights their dual struggle with poverty and underperforming schools.

This growing inequality between Northern and Southern England is exacerbated by the South's increasing wealth, leaving the North lagging behind.

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Presently, the government has devised a program aimed at improving the prospects of Northern children and securing their future.

This initiative, known as the "Northern Powerhouse program," encompasses a £3.4 billion investment in local economic enhancement projects, £12 million allocated to disseminating effective teaching methods and bolstering early literacy, and various initiatives to empower families in supporting their children's education at home.

The primary objective of the "Northern Powerhouse program" is to provide Northern pupils with enhanced opportunities for quality education and future employment prospects from a young age.

However, despite its apparent merit and potential impact, these efforts may not suffice. The government must take more substantial actions to prevent further widening of the North-South gap in the near future.

It is imperative for the government to demonstrate its continued commitment to the North, ensuring equitable attention and care for both Northern and Southern regions.

While the South boasts the economic hub of London, with cities like Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, and Middlesbrough in the North, it remains unable to compete with London in terms of economic strength and employment opportunities.

The pervasive London-centric focus must also undergo a transformation. The North has been grappling with a deteriorating reputation, and it is crucial to shift perceptions positively.

By altering how people view the North, it may encourage them to look northward rather than down upon it.