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School holiday activities

For Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

Activities for Children and Young People (SEND)

Summer HAF Programme 

We are delighted to inform you that the HAF Programme booking system, EEQU, is now open for registering your interest. The system will open for bookings on Thursday 25th June at 4:00pm.

Eligibility and Paid Places

The HAF Programme primarily supports those children eligible for benefits-related Free School Meals (BRFSM) and a free place will be offered automatically (if spaces are available) when the family book

However:

  • We aim to support as many children as possible
  • Many providers now offer paid places, enabling non-eligible children to participate alongside their peers

Booking Information

Eligible families can now register their interest and book via the EEQU booking system:

HAF Cheshire West and Chester · Eequ

Programme Overview

There will be 87 clubs across the borough, offering a wide range of free activities for eligible children.

Funded by the Department for Education, the programme offers opportunities for children to:

  • Try new activities
  • Develop new skills
  • Build friendships

If you have any queries or need support, please contact HAF @cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

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Library events

Details of all the events being run by our libraries teams.

Library events
Child running under parachute

Resources for the holidays

There is a wide range of support available to you as parents across the borough.

School holiday resources
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Fun for all at Brio Leisure

Find out what Brio Leisure has to offer over the school holidays.

Brio Leisure
Arts and crafts based on sunflowers and pirate ship.

Museums

A packed activity programme for all the family during the school holidays.

West Cheshire Museums