Holiday Activities and Food programme

The Holiday Activities and Food programme gives children access to funded activities during the summer holidays.

Each activity includes:

• a meal
• a minimum of 60 minutes of physical activity
• information about healthy eating and nutrition.

Eligibility

The main eligibility for the programme is for children 5 to 16 years old who are in receipt of or are entitled to benefits-related free school meals (this is different from universal free school meals for years 1 and 2).

Email [email protected] with any queries.

The Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF) is a government funded initiative by the Department for Education

Last updated 30 September 2025