Holiday Activities and Food Programme to run this Easter
Published: 14 March 2022
Redbridge Council is providing a Holiday Activities and Food Programme to eligible children and young people during the forthcoming Easter school holiday.
Each HAF location offers children and young people a range of activities from football and basketball to arts and crafts and drama. There is also an opportunity to learn about food and nutrition, meet new people, have some fun and make new friends.
The main sessions will take place from 10.00am to 2.00pm, Monday, 11 April to Thursday, 14 April 2022.
Eligible primary age children will be able to attend one of the following sites:
• Cranbrook Primary School, The Drive, Ilford, Essex, IG1 3PS
• Coppice Primary School, Manford Way, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 4AL
• Fullwood Primary School, Burford Close, Barkingside, Ilford, Essex, IG6 1ER
• Ray Lodge Primary School, Snakes Lane East, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 7JQ
• South Park Primary School, Water Lane, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 9HF
• Uphall Primary School, Uphall Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 2JD
• Woodlands Primary School, Loxford Lane, Ilford, Essex, IG1 2PY
Secondary age children will be able to attend the following site:
• Oaks Park High School,45-65 Oaks Lane, Ilford, IG2 7PQ
If children cannot travel to Oaks Park, the council will be running a transport service daily, to and from the front of Loxford School, Loxford Lane and the New North Road entrance of Forest Academy to Oaks Park High School.
The council will also be providing dedicated places for pupils with complex Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) who have an Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP). These will run between Monday 4 April and Thursday 7 April 2022 and be hosted at the following two sites:
• Hatton School, Roding Lane South, Woodford Green IG8 8EU
• Newbridge Upper School, 258 Barley Lane, Goodmayes, Essex IG3 8XS
Is my child eligible?
Your child will need to meet both of the following:
• Eligible for, and in receipt of, Free School Meals (not including those accessing universal entitlement for Free School Meals unless they also meet the eligibility criteria for FSM)
• Age 5-16 years
How do I book the activities programme and Free School Meals?
Parents should please register their interest no later than 11.59pm on Tuesday, 22 March 2022.
Book mainstream primary and secondary school places
Booking for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so please book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Please email us with any questions.
