Edsential are delighted to be coordinating the Holiday Activities and Food programme for 2025 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.
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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.
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
Following a successful 6 years of HAF, the government have announced an additional 3 years of funding, for those on benefits related Free School Meals, (FSM), during Easter, summer, and Christmas school holidays. We have been able to deliver the programme and continue to develop and improve our offer. This funding will take us up until 2028 financial year – giving us more opportunity to help children and families across the borough. To view the Annual Report for 24-25 please click here.
If you have any questions, please email HAF@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Here’s a snapshot of the incredible opportunities Edsential HAF provided
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For more information, contact our HAF team.