Contents
- Introduction
- HAF Programme Overview
- Highlights of 2025
- Finance and total places filled
- Our providers
- The Gateshead HAF Plus programme
- Marketing
- Food
- Nutritional education and promotion of healthy living/lifestyles
- Enriching activity, signposting and referrals
- Physical activity
- Children and families feedback
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
- Plans for HAF Programme for 2026/27
Introduction
Gateshead Council provided its Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme to families that receive benefits-related free school meals. It was also offered to vulnerable young people identified by partners in the third sector and by local support organisations.
The HAF programme, known as Brighten the Day, took place during the Easter, Summer and Christmas school holidays.
A range of providers took part with a variety of activities available. All activities included a healthy meal.
