Haringey School Holiday Club

WHAT IS HAF?

The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme is a Department for Education (DfE) funded programme for children and young people from Reception to Year 11, eligible for benefits related Free School Meals (FSM). 

The programme offers children and young people free access to a range of physical and creative activities, including some specialist SEND provisions. It takes place during the Spring, Summer and Winter school holidays and includes a free nutritious meal each day.

Haringey Council has received funding from the DfE to deliver the HAF programme in the borough. 

WHAT IS THE FOCUS OF THE PROGRAMME?
Encouraging children and young people to make healthy food choices. Encouraging physical activity. Encouraging participation in stimulating activities that promote resilience, character development, and well-being, as well as broader educational achievement. Ensuring safety and reducing social isolation. Improving knowledge of health and nutrition. Increasing engagement with school and local services.


How will I know if my child is entitled to the sessions? 

Your child must attend a Haringey school or live in the borough. The funding is NOT available for children in nursery or reception aged children. They must receive benefit-related free school meals (FSM). These are available to pupils if their parents are in receipt of one of the qualifying benefits, and have a claim verified by their school or local authority.

These may include:

  • Income Support

  • Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance 

  • income-related Employment and Support Allowance 

  • support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 

  • the guaranteed element of Pension Credit 

  • Child Tax Credit (provided you’re not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190) 

  • Working Tax Credit run-on – paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit 

  • Universal Credit – if you apply on or after 1 April 2018 your household income must be less than £7,400 a year (after tax and not including any benefits you get)