The Winter HAF programme starts on 23 December 2024 and there are lots of great activities happening over the school holidays. 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 Christmas 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 breakfast with Father Christmas, Christmas crafts, Christmas parties, ultraviolet dodgeball, cooking, mindfulness, yoga, football, drumming, creative writing, cycling, gymnastics, theatre tech, podcasting, drama, trips out and ice skating! A meal is included for every child attending.
They have introduced a central booking system to make it easier for you to find and book the activities.
You can find out where your nearest scheme is by clicking here.
This has an easy to fill in booking system, you can search by age, provider or date. For help using the booking system, please click here.
If you have any queries regarding the HAF programme, please email haf@merseyplay.com.
Liverpool City Council is working with Mersey Play Action Council, the local schools, voluntary and community organisations, and childcare providers to deliver the Winter HAF programme. This programme is funded by the Department for Education.
Useful Links
- If you are struggling with the cost of living, 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.
- For a wealth of useful information and support for families, please visit the FISD website.