​

Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme

Information for parents and carers - Check Cambridgeshire County Council HAF page

The HAF programme, funded by the Department for Education offers free holiday scheme places to primary and secondary school aged children who are eligible for income related free school meals. During certain weeks of the school holidays, eligible children will be able to access up to 16 hours per week for free at a holiday scheme. The sessions will include a healthy meal, a variety of exciting activities, sports and the opportunity for your child to socialise with other children.

​

​

Making a booking

Step 1: Eligibility

HAF eligibility is tied directly to Free School Meals eligibility. If your child receives Free School Meals, they qualify for HAF. 

Currently (until August 2026), FSM eligibility for children in Year 3 and above requires Universal Credit with household net earned income under £7,400 per year, or another qualifying benefit. Children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 receive Universal Infant Free School Meals automatically — but this doesn't automatically confer HAF eligibility. Check with your local council whether UIFSM qualifies in your area; some councils include these younger children, others don't.

From September 2026, the FSM rules change. All children from households receiving Universal Credit will qualify for FSM — and therefore HAF — regardless of income. If you're currently on UC but over the £7,400 income threshold, your children won't qualify now but will from September 2026 once you apply for FSM under the new rules.

​

Step 2: Ensure you have a 16 digit code

16 digit codes will be sent out to all eligible families.

If you have not received a code and you claim any of the above listed benefits, please contact the HAF team using 

HAF@cambridgeshire.gov.uk 

with the following information:

• Your child’s full name

• Your child’s date of birth

• The school your child currently attends

• The names of all parents/carers who have parental responsibility for your child

​

Step 3: Book your place with KidZone Holiday Club ​

• Contact KidZone on 01487 832501 to check there is a place available for your child

• Download the KidZone parent pack using the link below 

• You will be required to give your unique booking reference number