Provides early intervention through a preventative package of support for young people aged 5-13 and their families Packages of support include:- A choice of innovative, exciting child centred programme of specialist activities including 1. Creative activities e.g. drama, dance, art/craft 2. Feel good activities e.g. sport, healthy eating, relaxation and individual support and counselling 3.Centre based after school care 4.Motivation through play 5.Referral and support network for families 6.Support and advice for young people who have been excluded from or not attending school The package of support for young people and their families is aimed at reducing isolation and exclusion, building self-esteem and encouraging positive community involvement. The Chances Project currently works with:- Croxteth County Primary School Our Lady & St Swithin’s School Croxteth Comprehensive School Local Health Professionals BEST Teams Physical activities are incorporated in all aspects of the direct work with the children and they are encouraged to participate in robust and challenging leisure activities such as: kayaking, abseiling, rock climbing and hill walking and let’s not forget more traditional activities such as skipping, rounders, tennis and football. All of the children attending the activities are from a variety of different backgrounds and have different levels of ability in different areas. Our organisation prides itself on being an inclusive organisation, practicing what we preach by offering places to children of all levels of ability. The organisation is registered by Ofsted.