From sports camps to arts and crafts, baking to music and dance, there are a whole host of activities available for school-age children during the Christmas holidays.
The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme aims to provide healthy food and enriching activities for primary and secondary school-aged children, including those with special educational needs and disabilities, who are eligible for benefit-related free school meals. Bookings open on Monday 18 November to secure your places.
During the Christmas school holidays, eligible children can access up to four, four-hour sessions at no cost to their family. The sessions will include a healthy meal and a variety of exciting activities.
All sessions are fully funded by the Department for Education (DfE) and encourage children to:
- Eat healthily over the school holidays
- Be active during the school holidays
- Take part in engaging and enriching activities
- Have a greater knowledge of health and nutrition
- Be more engaged with local opportunities
Councillor Katy Cole, Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, said: “I’m delighted that we are once again offering these sessions which have previously proved very popular. There are a wide range of different activities on offer throughout the Christmas holidays for children of all ages.
“These sessions provide healthy food and activities that enable children to interact with other children and encourage them to try out new things. If your child is eligible, then please have a look at what is on offer near you. For parents with children with SEND I’d urge you to look on the website and call those providers you are interested in to see what they can offer you and your child.”
There are 41 different venues across Peterborough offering activities. To find out more visit www.peterborough.gov.uk/haf
For more information and if you have any questions email haf@peterborough.gov.uk