Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme
The HAF programme is designed to provide healthy food and enriching activities for primary and secondary school aged children (reception to year 11) during the Easter, Summer and Winter school holiday period. The HAF programme is fully funded by the Department for Education - eligibility criteria applies.
Summer 2024 HAF Funding - Applications Now Open
If you are a provider and wish wish to apply for HAF funding, to deliver activities as part of the Summer 2024 HAF Programme, please visit the webpage below for further information and relevant documents.
Who is eligible to access the HAF programme?
This holiday provision is for school aged children and young people from reception to year 11 (inclusive) who receive benefits-related free school meals. All eligible children and young people who are in receipt of free schools will be sent a letter containing a unique code, this code must be used when booking a place with a provider Please speak to individual providers for more information.
What activities are on offer?
The Summer HAF Programme is in the process of being mapped out but will run from 25 July to 30 August 2024. The full programme of activities will be available below nearer the time. To make it easier for you to find activities near you, they will be separated into Doncaster's four locality areas. Children can attend activities outside of their locality so please visit each area page to view the full range of activities on offer.
| Central | Central, Balby, Wheatley, Cantley, Bessacarr, Intake, Belle Vue |
| East | Armthorpe, Stainforth, Moorends, Dunscroft, Hatfield, Barnby Dun, Edenthorpe, Kirk Sandall, Thorne |
| North | Bentley, Adwick, Askern, Carcroft, Highfields, Scawsby, Sprotbrough |
| South | Conisbrough, Denaby, Rossington, Mexborough, Edlington, Finningley, Torne Valley |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do we access the programme?
You can access the programme/activities by booking a place directly with the activity provider. Booking information for each activity will be available beside each provider's activity. You must book your child on using the unique code that has been allocated to your child
Does my child need to bring anything?
Children do not need to bring anything, unless otherwise specified on the activity listing. Please ensure that your child is dressed appropriately for the activity.
Will meals and refreshments be provided?
The sessions will include a healthy meal and refreshments will be provided; children are encouraged to bring a refillable water bottle with them.
Is transport provided?
Transport is not provided unless otherwise specified.
Will I need to pay anything to access the activities?
No, the sessions are fully funded by the Department for Education (DfE) for Children and Young People from Reception year to Year 11 who are in receipt of benefits related free school meals
HAF Annual Report 2022/23
The HAF Annual Report 2022/23 is available to view below.
- Doncaster HAF Annual Report 2022-2023
- Download (31.4MB - PDF)
Contact
If you have any questions about the HAF Programme, please email haf@doncaster.gov.uk
Downloads & Resources
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