The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme in Brent is part of a national scheme funded by the Department for Education. The programme provides free holiday activities for primary and secondary school aged children (Reception - Year 11) who are eligible for and in receipt of benefits-related free school meals, and/or have been identified as otherwise in need of the programme.
Eligible children and young people to access free activity sessions during the school holidays (Easter, summer and Christmas), alongside a nutritious meal each day.
The aim of the programme is to support the physical and mental health and wellbeing of children and young people, encouraging them to engage in interactive and fun activities during the school holidays.
the programme also provides:
- a safe space for children to play and interact with others
- healthy and nutritious meals for all children attending
- a wide range of fun, enriching and physical activities
- nutritional education around healthy eating and preparing food
- food education for parents, carers or other family members
- information, signposting or referrals to other services, and support that would benefit the children who attend their provision and their families.
For further information about the Holiday Activities and Food Programme, please visit GOV.UK.