Free places are available for school children aged 4 to 16 who receive benefits-related free school meals. The programme for the main school holidays is fully funded by the Department for Education and children and young people can enjoy activities and a meal.
Information for providers
West Sussex County Council offers grant funding to providers to deliver activities and food during the school holidays. You can submit a proposal using the online Expression of Interest form. This enables us to award grants in an efficient and transparent manner according to agreed funding criteria.
If you have any questions, email HAF@westsussex.gov.uk.
Useful links for parents and carers
- Family Information Service - search for HAF programmes and find booking details
- Free School Meals - find out if you may be eligible
- WSCC Library Service holiday activity and food pages - online activities about healthy eating and nutrition
- WSCC Community Hub - all children and families will be able to access information, advice and support for food and essentials if needed as a result of COVID-19
- Brighton & Hove City Council - find out about the HAF programme in Brighton & Hove
- East Sussex County Council - find out about the Holiday Food and Fun programme in East Sussex
Our Summer 2021 HAF programme made a difference to lots of families and children enjoyed a whole range of activities.
Watch a video to find out how Marcus Rashford, MBE, is supporting the programme.
Please note: this video uses YouTube's automated captions, which we have checked for accuracy.