The care on offer can be worth as much as £376 over the summer holidays, providing a huge helping hand to families struggling between term time.Here are some examples of what is on offer.The council says it is working with local schools, voluntary and community organisations, and childcare providers to offer the HAF programme through free clubs.
Clubs offer arts and crafts, board games, karaoke, drama and sports, including football, cricket, basketball, tennis, hockey and more. You can book places online at Westberks.gov.uk/article/40859/Holiday-Activities-and-Food-HAF-Programme.Hampshire County Council and the Isle of Wight council deliver the HAF programme through the Connect4Communities programme.The council says it has the discretion to use up to 15% of its HAF funding to provide free or subsidised holiday club places to children who don’t receive free school meals but could benefit.