Winter Holiday And Food Programme ( HAF)

HAF is a free and exciting holiday programme for children and young people aged 5 to 16 who are eligible for benefit related free school meals. The programme runs over the Easter (1 week), summer(4 weeks) and Christmas(1 week) school holidays and is funded by the Department for Education (DfE).

We are proud to work with a variety of providers to develop an exciting and enriching programme of activities. Our providers include schools, local voluntary and community groups, childcare providers and local businesses.

Find out if your child is eligible.

How to register for the HAF progamme

You can register throughout the year for the HAF progamme. Each eligible child should have received a letter with a unique code and information about how to register. To register each child you will need their unique code (at the top of the letter). If you haven't had a letter, you can email us. You only need to register once for the 2022 programme, and you can access your account throughout the year.

You'll be able to book your winter holiday activities from Tuesday 1 November 2022. Log into your HAF account to book.

Winter holiday activities

Each week over the winter holiday your child will be able choose from:

• 1 holiday club (4 hours per day over 4 days a week) - providing a range of activities throughout each day with a healthy meal included, or
• 4 pick and mix sessions - providing a choice of activities for young people that give them opportunities to learn specific skills. They include courses in dance, music, swimming, sports coaching, youth work training,  mentoring, trips, SEND specific sessions, family activities and lots more

Click here for the How to register your child for HAF instruction video