Holiday Activities And Food (HAF) Programme

Inclusive, Enriching, and free holiday support for neurodivergent and SEND children. 

At Kids Included CIC, We believe every child deserves a place to feel safe, valued and included, especially during the school holidays. That's why we're proud to deliver the holiday activities and food (HAF) programme, a government funded initiative offering free holiday sessions for children who receive benefits related to free school meals.

What Is HAF?

HAF stands for Holiday Activities and Food! a national programme designed to support families during school holidays by providing:

• Free, fun and enriching activities.
• Healthy and nutritious meals. 
• Safe and inclusive environments for children to thrive. 

We tailor our HAF sessions to meet the needs of neurodivergent and SEND Children, with experienced staff, small group sizes, and thoughtful planning to ensure everyone feels supported, welcomed and understood.

Who Is It For?

Our HAF sessions are open to children aged 4-16 who are: 

• Eligible for benefits related free school meals.
• Neurodivergent or have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
• In need of a nurturing, accessible space during the school holidays. 

Whether your child needs a quieter space to regulate, extra support with routines or simply the chance to play and be themselves, we're here for you!

Why Choose Kids Included CIC?

We specialise in inclusive, child centred support that meets children where they are. Every child is different, and our trained team is committed to: 

• Understanding and responding to individual needs 
• Creating sensory aware, trauma informed spaces 
• Promoting confidence, connection and joy
• Ensuring children are well fed, active and engaged

We run HAF because holidays shouldn't be a barrier to wellbeing or inclusion. Every child deserves connection, play and care and every parent deserves peace of mind.

Upcoming HAF Sessions 

We run HAF sessions during Easter, Summer and Christmas school holidays. Spaces are limited and fill up quickly! Register your interest below to secure a place for your child. 

Looking Ahead 

We're committed to growing our HAF provision, reaching more families and continuing to shape truly inclusive environments for all children. We're working closely with local authorities, schools and parents to expand what's possible for neurodivergent and SEND children during the holidays and beyond!

Let's build a future where every child is included.

Questions? Need support with the application process? Contact us, we're here to help every step of the way.