🌟 Who Is the HAF Programme For?
The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme aims to support children and families, particularly those in need. Here's what you need to know:
🎯 Funded Places
🚫 Unfortunately, no funded places are available for the October Holiday Camps & Childcare.
✅ The programme provides free holiday club places for children who:
Are eligible for benefits-related free school meals (FSM).
Live in areas where their local authority offers this provision.
💡 Attendance is voluntary — eligible children are not required to attend.
💡 Eligibility for Free Places
Free places are specifically targeted at:
Children eligible for and receiving FSM.
💳 Paid Places for Other Children
The HAF Programme can also support children not on FSM, but who can pay to attend. Local authorities may offer paid places through:
🏕️ Bespoke holiday clubs.
🤝 Integration into existing holiday programmes.
⚖️ A mixed approach, tailored to local supply and demand.
🛡️ Support for Vulnerable Children
Local authorities can allocate up to 15% of their funding (with written approval) to support vulnerable children or families in need. These may include:
🧸 Children in need or in care.
📝 Children with an EHC plan (Education, Health, and Care).
🌍 Children living in areas of high deprivation.
🛟 Children assessed as otherwise vulnerable.
This programme ensures flexibility and inclusive support for children and families, helping them thrive during school holidays. 🌈