The Holiday activities and food (HAF) programme provides free holiday club sessions. They're for school aged children (from Reception to Year 11) who get income-assessed/benefits–related free school meals.
The programme is funded by the Department for Education.
What the holiday clubs offer
The (funded) free holiday clubs offer many activities during the Easter, summer and winter school holidays. These include:
- sport
- dance
- drama
- song writing
- trips
Children also receive a nutritious meal whilst at the club.
Unique child HAF codes
To book holiday activities you will need your child’s unique HAF code. All eligible children have been sent their unique HAF code by post.
All new benefits related free school meal applicants will receive a unique HAF code by letter once the claim has been approved.
To receive a HAF code you must receive benefits-related free school meals. This is different to universal free school meals that all children in Key Stage 1 (Reception to Year 2) receive.
When you can book a place for your child
You can book holiday activities on the HAF programme from Friday 14 March at 3pm.
How to book a place for your child
You can book Holiday Activities with Food online or directly by phone, text, email with an activity provider. To do so you will need your child’s unique HAF code.
Visit the Sheffield Healthy Holidays website for more information including how to book..
Benefits-related free school meals
If you don't currently get benefits-related free school meals, you can apply online.
The process is quick and easy. If you're eligible, you'll be issued a HAF code by letter.
If you've lost your unique child HAF Code
If you require your child's unique HAF Code, please complete this form.
Alternatively, you can call us. We'll do our best to respond within one working day. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with us if you need any more information or have another enquiry.
Our usual telephone hours are 9:30am to 4pm.
Should you need to contact a HAF club, contact information for HAF club providers can be found on Sheffield Healthy Holidays under the timetables section or on the iPal booking system.
