February Half Term Holiday Programme “Eat to Meet 2” starts on 13 February

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The February “Eat to Meet 2” Half Term Holiday Programme starts on Monday 13 February 2023 and there are lots of great activities happening!

Children and young people, from reception to age 16, who are eligible for benefits related free school meals, will be able to access hundreds of activities throughout the half term holidays including specific provision available for children with SEND or additional needs, at no cost.

There’s a great range of activities across the city including boxing, football, music, dance, cycling, cooking, discos, films, bowling, arts and crafts, drama, a make up course, trips out and much more!  Every day there will be a range of fabulous meals available with many schemes holding family events as well.

To find out where the schemes are, please click here.

There is a downloadable list of providers and a map that has the information about each provider and where the provision is taking place. You can also find the information via the Mersey Play Action Council App which is free to download for both Apple and Android phones.

General Information

• Parents/guardians/carers will just need to choose an activity, then contact that organisation to book a place.  If the child has any additional needs or dietary requirements then they can discuss this with the organisation when they book
• Each organisation will have either a telephone number, email address or online booking system.  There is no central booking system so they will need to contact the providers directly
• If you want to know how to register or how to check if your child is eligible for free school meals then please click here
• You will need your national insurance number or an asylum seekers support number
• If you are struggling with the cost of living then please click here
• If you’re more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4, you may be entitled to get help to buy healthy food and milk. Click here to find out how to register.

The Easter Holiday Activities and Food programme will start on 3 April 2023 and more details will be available on the Merseyplay website by 6 March 2023.

Liverpool City Council is working with Mersey Play Action Council, Sutton Croft, local schools, voluntary and community organisations, and childcare providers to provide the HAF programme. The programme is funded by the Department for Education.

The Family Information and SEND Directory also provides a wealth of useful information and support for families, to access the webpage, please click here.