Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme

Sign up for your free place (for qualifying children) at our Holiday Activities and Food Schemes - and try a range of fun activities and enjoy tasty meals

Information for parents and carers

HAF provides support to families throughout school holiday periods.

Important: The HAF programme funding is primarily for school aged children from reception to year 11 (inclusive) who receive benefits-related free school meals (FSM).

Benefits-related FSMs are available to pupils if their parents are in receipt of one of the qualifying benefits.

Read the Hampshire Holiday Activities and Food Programme Annual Report April 2023 to March 2024

Read the Hampshire Holiday Activities and Food Programme Annual Report April 2022 to March 2023

From the 1 February 2024, the Isle of Wight Council (IWC) have resumed operation of an independent Childrens Services department. From this date the Holiday Activities and Food Programme for the Island will be managed directly by IWC and any questions or queries regarding the provision should initially be directed to [email protected]

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