Management Information Sheet
Important information about HAF - Big Norfolk Holiday Fun booking opens Monday 27 June
This summer's Big Norfolk Holiday Fun - opens for booking on Monday 27 June
This was sent as an email this morning, but is included in the e-courier for completeness.
We're delighted to inform you that booking for our summer holiday activity (HAF) scheme is opening on Monday. Activities start from 25th July and parents will be able to use the booking link to search and book an activity for their child. There are thousands of spaces available across Norfolk and some brilliant activities to choose from, we're encouraging parents to take a look at the Every Move activity finder as soon as possible to secure their first choices.
Promoting the scheme to eligible families - no HAF codes needed!
This year we're making it even easier for families eligible for means tested free school meals to book on to activities. Instead of needing a HAF code to book, eligible parents just need to enter the name of their child's school during the booking process.
Please help promote Big Norfolk Holiday Fun to families by:
- sending the Big Summer Holiday Fun pdf to all eligible families
- working with families you know who may struggle to make the booking themselves
- promote the scheme in your weekly school newsletter using the copy provided
- promote the scheme on your Facebook page using the social media images provided (or share Norfolk County Council's Facebook posts)
All the materials can be downloaded here by clicking the link Big Norfolk Holiday Fun: Information for Schools on the Active Norfolk website
The scheme will run from the 25th July until 2nd September for children aged 5-16 (and 4 year olds in reception classes) who are eligible for means tested free school meals.
Families should visit Big Norfolk Holiday Fun on the Active Norfolk website to search and book activities.
We are working with providers to make sure that activities are inclusive and accessible for children with additional needs. Please encourage parents to speak to their chosen activity provider as early as possible so that they can help ensure their child's needs are met.
Additional free places for vulnerable children and young people
Please remember that in addition to places for children eligible for free school meals, there are a small number of places available to vulnerable children and young people. This could include young carers and children with a social worker or refugees. Please identify those children at your school that will benefit most from the HAF scheme. Please contact us at BNHF@norfolk.gov.uk with details of the children you'd like to put forward for a HAF awarded place. As there is limited space, HAF awarded spaces will be restricted and issued on a first come first served basis.
Thanks as always for helping us promote the message to families at your school. We really appreciate your help. If you have any questions, please contact our HAF coordinator by emailing bnhf@norfolk.gov.uk
Looking forward to a fun and active Summer holiday!