Holiday Activities and Food Programme Information

Request

As part of this research, we are seeking information on the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme to better understand its reach and implementation across local authorities in England.



To assist with this research, please provide any available data, by year for the period 2018-2025 (or the fullest extent available), for each district council within the county, in relation to the following points:



1. how much of the allocated HAF funding local authorities have spent each year



2. the overall number of unique children who participated in the programme in each year



3. the overall number of unique children in receipt of FSMs who participated in the programme in each year



4. the number of children with SEND or additional needs who have participated in the programme in each year



5. the number and proportion of children who are in the primary school age range, the secondary school age range, and any children outside of those age ranges who attended the programme in each year



6. how the allocated 6 weeks of HAF are divided between the summer, Easter and Christmas holidays in each year



7. length of sessions offered in each year.



8. Information in the form of an Excel spreadsheet or CSV format would be appreciated, if possible.

Decision

Response:

 

1-8. Please see attached document.

 

Should you require the attachments mentioned above please contact customerinformationservice@lincolnshire.gov.uk with the below reference number and this can be provided.

Reference number
15947817
Date request received
23 March 2026
Date of decision
22 April 2026