Holiday Activities and Food

The Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF) delivers  inclusive activities and a hot meal over the school holidays for children aged 5 – 16 years who are eligible for benefit related school meals.

If your child is eligible, they can have up to four free places on our Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme and you will receive an email or letter with your child's unique 'HAF' code. 

We have funded local organisations to develop a timetable of enriching activities where children will get the opportunity to try new things, work on arts and crafts, cookery and sport as well as receive a hot meal wherever possible. 

Please use the buttons below to find out what's on in your local area, apply online for Free School Meals to see if you are eligible, or visit our frequently asked questions. 

The Department for Education has provided funding for this initiative.

View the DfE funded Holiday Activities and Food Programme Framework standards for 2025 on the Gov.uk website. 

Timetables and booking Frequently Asked Questions Information for Providers

 Find out if my child is eligible for Free School Meals