The University of Liverpool is coordinating a project called 'Quiet Places'. A therapeutic room or 'quiet place' has been set up in 10 Liverpool primary schools, aimed mainly at children with emotional and behavioural difficulties. The project is based on the idea of a holistic approach to personal development, and spaces are run by qualified therapists. The environment is designed to provide a calm place which feels separate from the normal school world. Lighting is muted and masked, colours and furnishings are soft and relaxing, and the acoustics are designed to create stillness.