Report: The Future of the Holiday Activities and Food Programme
The Department for Education (DfE) has set the expectation for the delivery of the national Holiday Activities and Food programme (HAF) since 2021, providing funding and guidance for councils to coordinate free holiday provision for children from low-income families. As DfE develops refreshed guidance for local authorities given the three-year HAF programme funding, this report draws on learning from across the sector to set out key recommendations.