YOUNG sports fans are improving their literacy and numeracy skills through our NIE Sport Extra project.

Students in year nine at Mount Carmel RC High School, Accrington, are using the mini workbook along with a delivery of our Wednesday newspaper which includes the Sport Extra supplement, as an alternative textbook.

The scheme, costing only £10 for a minimum of 25, has been extended to include summer schools and more details can be obtained from our NIE co-ordinator.

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