Some half term ideas for those that are eligible.

Shropshire Council is working with local schools, voluntary and community organisations, and childcare providers to run an exciting HAF holiday programme over the Easter holiday. 

During 14th to 25th April 2025, HAF eligible children and young people are invited to take part in a range of fun free activities, happening at holiday clubs from across the county. 

There is something on offer for everyone including sports, arts, cooking, forest schools and other exciting opportunities. Free nutritious meals will be provided at each session, as well as information to benefit the whole family.

“My children love to attend the clubs that ordinarily I couldn’t finance myself, otherwise they’d spend more time at home in the holidays. The clubs also give my children time away from the home being with other adults and children in a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment.” Parent.

There are free places available on the HAF programme for: 

For more information including The Spring What’s On Guide, online holiday club listing and how to make a referral, please visit Shropshire HAF or email HAF.programme@shropshire.gov.uk 

All bookings are made directly with the organisations running the holiday clubs, using a Spring HAF 2025 code.

Holiday clubs with places available for children and young people with SEND have been highlighted in the Spring What’s On Guide. These places are at holiday clubs offering mainstream activities with a range of children and young people. For more information on SEND and 1:1, please check the guide. 

Many of the HAF programmes include paid places for children and young people who don’t meet the eligibility criteria. These spaces are generally very heavily subsidised and are highlighted in the guide. 

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