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Holiday, Activities and Food (HAF) Programme 2023

Posted on: 30/04/2024 in: HAF

Holiday, Activities and Food (HAF) Programme 2023

Harrow HAF has once again demonstrated our high standards and excellent providers but it was not without challenges. The HAF funding requires constant adaptation and innovation to secure success. This report provides a breakdown of the different holidays, achievements, and challenges we encountered.

Our borough has many large families, and the FSM criteria do not necessarily consider the number of children in the same household, meaning many families facing poverty are ineligible for FSM. This is a concern to us, and we remain dedicated to supporting these families as much as possible.

7,172 Children and young people attended HAF programmes in 2023, including young people with SEND needs. This was achieved through 32K sessions across the 3 programmes (Easter, Summer and Winter).

Our offerings have been diverse, ranging from musicals, arts, museum trips, dance, canoeing, and 39 different sports to animal encounters. Particularly noteworthy is our partnership with the Metropolitan Police, who provide summer programmes supported by a free venue from Harrow School. This programme includes contributions from various police departments, the London Ambulance Service, and Hope UK (a drugs education charity), covering topics such as riot control, bomb disposal, knife crime prevention, cybercrime, and drug education.

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