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Eligibility and booking

Check if your child is eligible for a free HAF place, and find out how to book.

Am I eligible for a free HAF place?

All school aged children from reception to Year 11, in receipt of benefits related free school meals are eligible for:

  • up to 4 free HAF sessions over the Easter and Christmas holidays, and
  • up to 16 free HAF sessions over the summer holidays

How do I book my free HAF place?

We’ve made it quicker and simpler for families in Leicestershire to book free Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) sessions.

All bookings are now online through a new system:

  • Eequ checks eligibility automatically 
  • Eequ is easy to use on your phone, tablet or computer
  • Your account is created automatically when you make your first booking
  • You can see all the HAF activities being offered in one place
  • You can request bookings for multiple children at the same time
  • You will get clear booking confirmations and reminders

Visit Leicestershire HAF Eequ 

Summer HAF bookings open 10 June (7.30am) – places are limited.

You can register your interest now, to get a booking reminder email 1 hour before bookings open on 10 June (select the register button for your chosen provider).

Please note: registering your interest does not guarantee a place.

(Above does not apply to paid sessions, which are already available to book)

If you need help, see the Quick guide on how to book a HAF session

Frequently asked questions

What are benefits-related free school meals?

Benefits-related free school meals (FSM) are available to pupils if their parents are in receipt of one of the qualifying benefits, and have a claim verified by their school or local authority. View information on who can get free school meals and how to apply

What if my child receives universal infant free school meals?

Infant pupils who receive a free meal under universal Infant Free School Meal (UIFSM) policy must also be eligible for benefits-related FSM to access a free place on the HAF programme. View information on who can get free school meals and how to apply

What if my child does not attend a Leicestershire school?

Leicestershire Holidays Together is a free and exciting Department for Education-funded holiday programme for school-aged children and young people, who are:

  • attending Reception to year 11 (inclusive)
  • receiving benefits-related free school meals

and

  • living in Leicestershire

If your child meets these criteria, and we are able to get confirmation from your child’s school or the relevant local authority that they receive benefits-related free school meals, then we will be able to confirm eligibility for a HAF place.

What if my child is not eligible for HAF?

Some HAF holiday clubs will also offer fee-paying places for children and young people not eligible for free school meals.

Families eligible for Universal Credit may be able to claim back up to 85% of their childcare costs.

Please contact your chosen holiday club provider directly for more information about fee-paying places.

What if I live in Leicester City?

The Leicestershire Holidays Together HAF programme is open to Leicestershire residents only. If you live in Leicester City, you can find information about the Leicester City HAF programme and how to apply for a place.