Holiday activities for children
Children and young people across the district may be eligible for free school holiday club places and a meal.
The government’s Holiday Activities and Food Programme takes place during Easter, the summer holidays, and Christmas.
We have provided additional money so that there are further holiday activities during the February, May and October half terms.
The programme enables children and young people to enjoy fun activities with friends, and develop new skills.
Who is eligible?
The activities are for those who are eligible for benefits-related free school meals.
Other eligibility can include:
- children assessed by the local authority as being in need, at risk or vulnerable
- young carers
- looked-after children or previously looked after children
- children with an education, health and care (EHC) plan
- children who have low attendance rates at school, or who are at risk of exclusion
- children living in areas of high deprivation, or from low-income households, who are not in receipt of free school meals
- children in transition phases between nursery and primary school or primary and secondary school
If a child is not eligible, most providers offer paid for spaces.
How can I book activities?
We use the online booking system Eequ. Guardians of eligible children can book spaces for HAF activities through our Eequ profile:
Book a holiday activity online
If you have any queries, please email the Holiday Activities and Food Programme team