Free Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme – Barking and Dagenham
Free holiday clubs with healthy meals and fun activities for children aged 5–16 who receive benefit-related free school meals.
There's no need to worry about school holidays leaving your child with nothing to do — these sessions are fun, friendly, and include a healthy meal.
About this service
The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme is funded by the Department for Education and delivered by Barking and Dagenham Council. It provides free holiday clubs for school-age children (aged 5–16) who receive benefit-related free school meals. Each session includes a healthy hot meal and a range of enriching activities. The programme runs during the Easter, summer and Christmas school holidays. Paid spaces are also available for families who don't qualify for free places, and some families may also be eligible for Tax-Free Childcare. Booking is essential — places fill up quickly.
How they can help you
Free holiday club sessions with hot meals and activities during Easter, summer and Christmas holidays. Paid spaces also available.
What to expect
A fun holiday club session with activities, games and a hot meal. Multiple venues across the borough. Book early as places go fast.
Who it's for
Children aged 5–16 who receive benefit-related free school meals (free places). Paid places open to all families.
Eligibility
Free places for children aged 5–16 in receipt of benefit-related free school meals who live or go to school in Barking and Dagenham. Paid places open to all.
Getting support
- Eligibility
- Free places for children aged 5–16 in receipt of benefit-related free school meals who live or go to school in Barking and Dagenham. Paid places open to all.
- services.opening_hours
- School holidays — Easter, summer and Christmas. Booking essential.
- Referral requirements
- You can contact this service directly without a referral.
Contact
hafprogramme@lbbd.gov.ukVisit WebsitePlease check the website or contact the service for the current addressReport a Problem With This Listing
If any details look wrong or out of date, you can let the OneRoof team know here. Your report will go into an admin review queue and will not change the listing automatically.
Cost
Free for eligible children; paid places also available
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Contact
hafprogramme@lbbd.gov.ukVisit WebsitePlease check the website or contact the service for the current addressReport a Problem With This Listing
If any details look wrong or out of date, you can let the OneRoof team know here. Your report will go into an admin review queue and will not change the listing automatically.
Cost
Free for eligible children; paid places also available