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Free holiday activities
The Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme is free to children and young people who live or go to school in Barking and Dagenham and are eligible for benefit-related free school meals, with paid places available for everyone.
Our Easter HAF programme launches on 2 March! Please click ‘Apply Now’ to see what's on and book your child's spot.
We’re excited to bring a range of fun, enriching, and healthy activities to children and young people across Barking and Dagenham this Easter.
Each session includes a healthy hot meal, opportunities to stay active, make friends, and most importantly have fun.
The Easter HAF programme is open to school‑age children from 5 to 16 years old.
Both free and fee‑paying spaces will be available, and some families may also be eligible for Tax‑Free Childcare.
Parents and carers apply now
Booking is essential, so please book early to avoid disappointment.
For any queries, please contact: hafprogramme@lbbd.gov.uk
Funded by the Department of Education
Barking & Dagenham Haf Annual Report 2024-2025 (PDF, 9.77 MB)
Barking & Dagenham Haf Annual Report 2023-2024 (PDF, 12.19 MB)
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