Edsential are delighted to be coordinating the Holiday Activities and Food programme for 2024 for Cheshire West and Chester Council – Funded by Department for Education. Edsential’s Holiday Activities and Food programme provides enriching activities, delicious nutritious meals and a chance for young people to meet new friends in a safe & fun environment, during school holidays across West Cheshire.
HAF Map
Search using your postcode > Enter in your range (miles) > Choose your child’s age range > Press search to find the nearest clubs to you.
If your child has a specific need, we advise that you contact the club directly to ensure that your child’s need can be met, or that the club can make reasonable adjustments prior to attendance. The SEND drop down is for clubs that are SEND exclusive. Even if the provider is SEND exclusive, it’s important to tell providers about your child’s needs so they can be best looked after.
Support For You
Are you worried about the rising cost of energy bills, food, and transport? You are not alone; the cost of living is rising, and this could have an impact on all aspects of your finances. You may want help accessing welfare rights, benefits and debt advice, support getting all the money you're entitled to, or simply want to know more about the Government's recent support measures.
Did you know that on average, parents spend up to £500 per year, per child on school meals? There are so many children that are eligible but do not benefit from this crucial funding. If you're unsure if your child is eligible for free school meals find out now.
HAF 2024 applications are now open
SUMMER 2024 - Applications close April 22nd 23:00hrs
Cheshire West Summer Holidays - Thursday 25 July to Monday 2 September Note* These dates do not take into account any inset days - please check with individual schoolsCHRISTMAS 2024 - Applications close 6th October 23:00hrs
Cheshire West Christmas Holidays - Monday 23rd December 2024 to Friday 3rd January 2025 Note* These dates do not take into account any inset days - please check with individual schoolsWant to join in on the fun and find out more about HAF? Why not book onto one of our information sessions…
Providers' Portal
We have a number of FREE training sessions that support the DfE requirements that help you get started or enrich your provision for children and young people even further!
HAF Impact
A huge thank you to all our providers and providers across west Cheshire for making HAF a great success. On 27 October 2021, as part of the Autumn Budget and Spending Review, the Government announced over £200 million a year for the continuation of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme, providing enriching activities and healthy meals for disadvantaged children during school holidays. This annual review focuses on the programme in Cheshire West and Chester across the Easter, summer, and Christmas holidays in 2022. Read the report here. Here is a snapshot of the opportunities Edsential HAF provided in 2023...
Contact Us
For more information, contact our HAF team.