See answers to previous information requests

1. What provision during the summer holidays 2023 is available for children who are ordinarily eligible for free school meals? We will be offering:
• 26 Primary Provisions
• 2 Secondary Provisions
• 3 SEND Provisions
• 4 Community HAF Events – working with a number of providers to deliver HAF Events to build relationships, offer support, signposting, learning and engagement.
• Funding 2 voluntary Sector Projects to support provisions.

2. What is the budget allocated for this year’s scheme?
This information can be found by following the link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/holiday-activities-and-food-programme/holiday-activities-and-food-programme-2023
£306,730

3. How many children are eligible for the support?
Spring term census - 2806

4. How much money has been allocated per child?
We are unable to give an exact amount per child/young person as this depends on their individual needs and circumstances. Some activities incur greater costs due to the type of activities offered. e.g. do they require one to one support, specialist provisions for SEND, activities to engage with young people, transport and other factors. The average spend per person is: £900 for six weeks of activities and healthy meals.

5. What is the eligibility criteria for the support?
Eligible to benefit related free school meals or by referrals from a professional working with the family who believe the child or young person’s health and well-being could be impacted by not having the opportunity to access activities and health meal through the school holidays.