Bid to extend holiday food and activities programme
Summary
North Northamptonshire Council plans to continue a program that offers free holiday activities and meals to children who get free school meals. The program is supported by the Department for Education and has been running successfully, with a contract up for renewal in 2027.Key Facts
- The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme provides free meals and activities during school holidays for children aged 5 to 16 who receive benefit-related free school meals.
- North Northamptonshire Council will discuss extending the program contract on August 11.
- The program is funded by the UK government's Department for Education as part of a national investment.
- In 2023, over 2,100 children took part in the summer program, slightly fewer than previous years.
- The drop in attendance may be due to a change in the booking system, which will be monitored.
- The council has previously received about £1.1 million to run the scheme.
- Activities include a mix of exercise, drama, and computer programming.
- The contract currently runs until March 2027, and the council plans to start a new tender process in November.
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