How one inner-city pre-school improves the life chances of children. By Annette Rawstrone
The children at the pre-school leave with more confidence to face future challenges
The children at the pre-school leave with more confidence to face future challenges

In the midst of a neighbourhood with one of the highest child poverty rates in the UK, reduced life expectancy and educational achievement and skill levels far below average is the welcoming oasis of the Greenhouse Multi-Cultural Play and Arts Project.

The charity was established in inner-city Toxteth, Liverpool in 1997 with the aim of giving local children and young people – many with English as an additional language (EAL) – better chances. The project started with an out-of-school club and opened a pre-school six years ago. It is rated Outstanding and achieved Pre-School of the Year in the Nursery World Awards 2021. Its aims are:

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