How to take part in the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme
Information and eligibility requirements for children applying to the HAF programme.
Sign-up process
Sign up to take part in HAF program
Children with benefits related Free School Meal (FSM):
- read through all the information in the drop-down box below titled "Benefits related Free School Meal children" to check that your child is eligible to access HAF activities
- click ‘Sign Up Here’ on the link below and follow the steps to sign up or log in to your account
- add your child’s profile to start the verification process
- Once your child’s FSM status has been verified you can then search and book instant places from the list of providers
Non-FSM children:
- read through all the information in the drop-down box below titled "Non-FSM children" to check that you are eligible to access HAF activities and fit the non-FSM criteria
- for non-FSM children a referral will need to be made from a professional, who knows your family circumstances well, to prove your eligibility (you will need to gain permission from the professional who referred you about putting their name as referee)
- once you have received your child's referral you can click ‘Sign Up Here’ on the link below and follow the steps to sign up or log in to your account
- add the child’s information to the sign up form
- to list your reference, click under ‘add child > I have a referral (your referee will then be contacted in order to verify the place)
- request activity places for your child
- your request will be reviewed by providers as there are very limited places for non-FSM children (you will be notified when your place is accepted or not accepted)