Holiday activities for children
Children and young people across the district may be eligible for free school holiday club places and a meal.
The government’s Holiday Activities and Food Programme takes place during:
- Easter
- Summer
- Christmas
We have provided additional money to provide further holiday activities during the following half terms:
- February
- May
- October
HAF enables children and young people to enjoy fun activities with friends and develop new skills.
Who is eligible?
The activities are for those who are eligible for benefits-related free school meals.
Other eligibility can include:
- Children assessed by the local authority as being in need, at risk or vulnerable.
- Young carers.
- Looked-after children or previously looked after children.
- Children with an EHC (education, health and care) plan
- Children who have low attendance rates at school or who are at risk of exclusion.
- Children living in areas of high deprivation or from low-income households who are not in receipt of free school meals.
- Children in transition phases between nursery and primary school or primary and secondary school.
If a child is not eligible, most providers offer paid for spaces.
How can I book activities?
Please note that from the May 2024 half term onwards, we are using the online booking system Eequ. Guardians of eligible children can book spaces for HAF activities through our Eequ profile:
If you have any queries, please email HAFenquiries@baberghmidsuffolk.gov.uk.
Contact us
If you need any support, please contact our HAF Coordinator Rachel Cattermole on HAFenquiries@baberghmidsuffolk.gov.uk