Why HAF matters
Welcome to HAF
Welcome to the Coventry Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Guide. This guide has been created to support you in understanding the programme to share clear information with families and helping more children access opportunities that keep them active, connected and engaged during the school holidays. Thank you for working with us to make HAF a success across Coventry.
What is the Holiday Activity and Food Programme (HAF)?
HAF is a national Department for Education funded programme aimed at enabling eligible children and young people to attend activities and experiences in the Christmas, Easter and Summer school holidays for free.
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What do children get? |
Why it matters |
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Free nutritious meal at every HAF club – meeting food school standards. |
Supports good health and reduces holiday hunger. |
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Free physical activities – including sports, games, dance. |
Helping children to meet the recommended 60 minutes of daily activity. |
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Free enriching activities – including arts, cooking, crafts, trips. |
Supports children into trying new activities, learning and increasing confidence. |
Your role
Schools have trusted relationships with children and families. Your promotion and support of HAF can significantly increase participation and help children return to school happier, healthier and ready to learn. The greatest barrier is that eligible families do not know the programme exists or realise that they qualify.