The holiday activities and food (HAF) programme runs during the school holidays to offer free, fun activities and food to children and young people aged 5 to 16 years. We understand that the school holidays can be a challenging time for parents, and the HAF can support this. All children who are eligible for benefit-related free school meals can take part.
Organisations can sign up as ‘providers’ to offer activities for children. These activities might include:
- sport or physical activity, for example football, swimming, or table tennis
- creative activities, for example music workshops or putting on a play
- experiences, for example a nature walk or visiting a museum
The HAF programme runs during the three main school holidays - Christmas, Easter, and summer.
Holiday Activities and Food Programme 2023
Bookings for the Easter holiday activities and food (HAF) programme are now open.
To take part in the HAF programme, your child must be:
- getting benefit-related free school meals
- aged 4 to 16 years (Reception to Year 11) and be in full time education