FREE SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

sattenborrow • March 17, 2023

SCHOOLS OUT. GET ACTIVE  - FREE SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE

Easter is almost here and what better way for the kids to spend their holiday than taking part in exciting activities and making new friends?

It can be tough for parents finding things to occupy little ones during the holidays, that’s why Barking and Dagenham council are hosting a variety of sports and physical activity camps.

Attending a camp is a great way for children to get outside and enjoy the fresh air, learn new skills and mingle with kids outside their immediate circle. It's a growing experience that will make them better people one day, with brighter memories of their school holidays.

Who the programme is for: young people and children who live or go to school in Barking & Dagenham?

Easter activities will be available from Monday 3 until Friday 14 April 2023 ( Excluding bank holidays)

 

Booking

Please note that activities must be pre-booked.

Please visit https://lbbd.gov.uk/newme-healthy-lifestyles and select the schools out tab for full programme list and booking information.

Booking will open from Tuesday 14th March 2023

 

Terms and conditions

There are a number of terms and conditions associated with School’s Out Get Active activities run by the Healthy Lifestyles Team. The key terms and conditions are:

  • Children and young people must either live or go to school within Barking and Dagenham.
  • Children and young people must be the age stated on the activity to attend; younger children may be asked to show evidence of their age.
  • Failure to attend pre-booked activities without good reason or notifying the provider or the School’s Out Get Active team, may lead to you being refused access to further activities.
  • A child can only be booked onto a maximum of two camps over the Easter holidays ( 1 per week).

 

For further information and a full copy of the terms and conditions visit

https://www.lbbd.gov.uk/newme-healthy-lifestyle, phone the School’s Out Get Active Team on 020 8724 8018 or email healthy.lifestyle@lbbd.gov.uk


Free Holiday Activities and Food for Barking & Dagenham families.

Children and young people aged 5 to 16 who are eligible for free school meals and their families will be able to access free activities and a healthy lunch during the Easter holidays. 

The Department for Education's (DfE) Holiday Activities and Food programme (HAF) has provided funding for the scheme.

Local partners have developed an exciting programme of activities. They include schools, local voluntary and community organisations and childcare providers.

The activities will take place over the Easter holidays, Monday 3 until Friday 14 April 2023

How do I know if my child is eligible?

Your child will qualify if all these statements apply: 

·       your child is eligible for free school meals (FSM) or is a young carer or on a plan. 

·       you live in Barking & Dagenham.

·       your child is aged between 5 and 16 years.

For the wider HAF programme visit LBBD website - https://www.lbbd.gov.uk/free-holiday-activities

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