{"id":18535,"date":"2025-09-04T10:12:35","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T09:12:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/eycs\/?p=18535"},"modified":"2025-09-04T10:12:35","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T09:12:35","slug":"holiday-activities-and-food-programme-haf-to-continue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/eycs\/holiday-activities-and-food-programme-haf-to-continue\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF) to continue"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We\u2019re absolutely delighted to share some fantastic news with you!<\/div>\n
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As part of its Best Start in Life<\/a> mission, the government has announced that over \u00a3600 million has been confirmed for the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme<\/a> for the next three financial years (from 2026\/27) which equates to just over \u00a3200 million each year.<\/div>\n
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This is great news for children and families in Devon!<\/div>\n
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The HAF programme provides enriching activities and nutritious meals supporting health, wellbeing and learning readiness as well as supporting parents and carers.<\/div>\n
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This multi-year settlement will enable more strategic planning, innovation, and long-term partnerships, supporting value for money and ensuring that children and young people continue to benefit from enriching holiday experiences and nutritious meals.<\/div>\n
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Holiday activities and food (HAF) programme – Children, families and education<\/a><\/div>\n
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The HAF Team<\/div>\n
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