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 free 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
Easter Holiday Activities & Food Programme (HAF) Open for Bookings in Harrow!
Families in Harrow can now sign their children up for an exciting range of free holiday activities and nutritious meals this Easter, thanks to the Holiday Activities & Food (HAF) programme. Funded by the Department for Education (DfE) and coordinated by Harrow Council and Young Harrow Foundation.
This is Harrow 2023 Report
"This is Harrow" is a comprehensive report combining research, local professional insights, and youth interviews to portray growing up in Harrow. It informs service design, funding requests, and strategic planning for youth services in the borough.
2,000 Young Performers in Harrow Thanks to John Lyon’s Charity Funding
Thanks to an £80,000 grant from John Lyon’s Charity over two years, and additional funding and venue support from Harrow School, 2,000 young people in Harrow have had the opportunity to participate in a range of exciting performing arts initiatives across the borough.
Free Spaces For Children and Young People at Easter Holiday Clubs in Harrow
Thousands of free places are available for children and young people aged 5-16, at local clubs and activities this Easter holiday, thanks to the Holiday Activities & Food (HAF) Programme. Each space also includes a free nutritious meal, per day.
