Families are now invited to register for free places on Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) schemes over Easter 2025. We are asking schools to forward the attached flyer to families of children who receive benefit-related free school meals and other identified vulnerable families who may benefit from HAF schemes. If you could also include details in any parent / carer newsletter you distribute this will also increase visibility of the opportunity and encourage those not currently eligible to apply for FSM status.
Children and young people from low-income families in Hampshire can look forward to an exciting programme of fun activities and nutritious meals over Easter, courtesy of Hampshire County Council’s Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme. The programme is funded by the Department for Education so that local authorities can offer healthy food and enriching activities in the school holidays to children who receive benefit-related free school meals during term time. A small number of places are also available on HAF schemes for other vulnerable families.
Bookings will be available in early March, but eligible parents / carers are encouraged to register their children for HAF to receive their booking code. Registration can be done by providing very simple information at the following weblink:
We would like schools' help in encouraging as many eligible families as possible to take part.