HAF - Holiday activities and food programme

Children on benefits-related free school meals are eligible for a free place at a HAF holiday club during the Easter, summer and Christmas school holidays. Places are also free to children with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND).

HAF clubs provide free fun activities and a healthy meal for eligible children.

Bookings are now open for the summer holiday so don’t delay, secure your child’s place now.
Search the list of clubs to find one near you.

If your child is on benefits-related free school meals, then you can book a place online.

If your child is not on benefits-related free school meals but has special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) then you will need to contact a club directly to book a place. Contact details of all clubs are in the find a club section below.

Places are limited on the clubs so please book early to avoid missing out.

Children with SEND

HAF places are free for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Most HAF clubs can support children with low to moderate SEND needs. We ask parents and carers to contact the club before booking so they can discuss their child’s needs and make sure the activity is suitable.

Some clubs can support children with higher levels of need. These are marked as: High-level SEND support: Yes

If a club is marked: High-level SEND support: No, this does not mean the club cannot take children with SEND. It means the club may not be able to provide specialist support or facilities for children with higher levels of need.

If your child requires specialist support, you may wish to look at our specialist providers.