Practitioners and youth workers
Do you work or support families in Harrow?
On this website, you can find over 300 free activities and resources aimed at children, young people and parents/carers in Harrow. Plus, we have resources and information for professionals like you.
Harrow Level Up Youth Work Programme
Level Up Youth Work is a funded training and development programme aimed at those working directly with children and young people in Northwest London. You need to fill out a short form online to join the programme and anyone in your organisation can join.
Come to our next Harrow Youth Work Forum to connect with colleagues from the Northwest London community and to share with us what kind of training and or qualifications you need.
Find organisations that deliver activities for children and young people in Harrow
HAF programme
The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme is for children and young people from Reception to year 11, eligible for Free School Meals (benefits related) during the school holidays, that are living and/or going to school in Harrow.
The places are free, offering a range of activities in Harrow, a daily free nutritious meal and in some cases with a specialist SEND provisions.
If you are a professional that works with vulnerable children and wants to book a HAF activity on their behalf or you have any questions about the programme, please contact our HAF Manager, Cristina Garcia.
Other resources in Harrow
HELP Harrow
Help Harrow connects vulnerable residents to vital local services, offering support for food, and advice, as well as mental health and emotional well-being services for children, young people, and adults.
Cost of living support
With soaring energy bills, mortgage rates, and food price increases you can find here information about food support, mental health and local support, housing, and low-cost furniture and electricals.
SEND/Neurodiverse support
Find support and resources for Harrow's SEND/Neurodiverse community.
On this website you can find
Latest news
Fourteen Short Breaks providers come together to strengthen support for SEND families in Harrow.
Fourteen Short Breaks providers met with Harrow Council's CYAD (Children and Young Adults with Disabilities) team this week in a session designed to strengthen how support reaches children and young people with SEND across the borough
Spring is almost here and so is HAF: Free Easter holiday clubs open for booking in Harrow
The programme is open to children and young people from Reception to Year 11 who receive benefits-related Free School Meals. Every programme offers children a free nutritious meal.
30 Harrow Girls Take Part in Special One-Day Chess Pilot to Boost Confidence and Skills
Thirty girls from four primary schools across Harrow were chosen to take part in a pioneering one-day chess programme last week, aimed at increasing girls’ participation in the game while building confidence, resilience and critical thinking skills.
Winter Wonderland in Harrow: Because Every Child Deserves the Magic
For many families, the festive season can bring extra pressure, increased costs, and fewer affordable options. Many children miss out. That’s why we were proud to bring back Harrow Winter Wonderland, as part of Harrow Council’s Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme.
