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Holiday Activities and Food Programme

Standards for providers

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Aims of the programme

There are many benefits for children who attend the HAF programme. A high quality experience can provide children with:

  • receiving healthy and nutritious meals
  • maintaining a healthy level of physical activity
  • being happy, having fun and meeting new friends
  • developing a greater understanding of food, nutrition and other health-related issues
  • taking part in fun and engaging activities that support their development
  • feeling safe and secure
  • getting access to the right support services
  • returning to school feeling engaged and ready to learn

Families can also benefit, when HAF providers include their needs in planning and delivering their programme. This could be through:

  • providing opportunities to get involved in cookery classes
  • ensuring they are signposted towards other sources of information and support, such as health services or employment and education opportunities

HAF programme standards

The government sets out the . Providers are expected to read the full guidance.

HAF contact

If you have a question about the HAF programme, you can contact us on our email address.

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