Well-liked scheme for children to proceed

Youngsters in Peterborough will have the ability to take pleasure in a well-liked health-themed scheme for the subsequent three years. 

The Holiday Activities and Food programme (HAF) will proceed to function till 2029, after the federal government introduced a £600 million funding within the scheme nationally.

The programme offers a variety of enriching actions and wholesome meals for major and secondary school-aged youngsters throughout faculty holidays, from sports activities camps to arts and crafts, baking to music and dance.

In every faculty vacation there are a number of classes out there at venues throughout town. Children are supplied with wholesome meals and actions and might socialise with different youngsters, giving them the chance to check out new issues.

Councillor Katy Cole, Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, mentioned: “I’m completely delighted that this extraordinarily in style scheme is to proceed for an extra three years. HAF has supported many youngsters and younger folks in recent times, serving to to shut the event hole and increase confidence and social expertise.

“This funding is additional proof of this Labour authorities’s steadfast dedication to supporting youngsters and younger folks. More domestically, it ties in with our key objectives of constructing Peterborough a ‘youngster pleasant’ metropolis, alongside formidable plans to ascertain the primary Youth Zone within the area right here.”

HAF is offered to major and secondary faculty youngsters and younger people who find themselves in receipt of profit associated free faculty meals. Children and younger folks should reside in Peterborough.

The subsequent HAF programme will run within the faculty Christmas holidays and we are going to announce particulars nearer to the time.

To discover out extra about HAF go to the council’s web site or electronic mail [email protected]