Markeaton Primary School,Bromley Street, Derby DE22 1HL – Open to all Schools ages 4-11.
St Joseph’s Catholic Voluntary Academy, Mill Hill Lane, Derby, DE23 6SB – Only open to children in years 1 – 6 who attend St Joseph’s Catholic Voluntary Academy.
The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme aims to provide support for families in Derby by providing free activities and meals during school holidays and beyond. The fund aims to achieve the following for children and young people:
The Holiday Activities and Food Programme Project is funded by the Department for Education. For more information please visit the Derby City Council Website.
The YMCA Y-Kidz HAF Provision is FREE to attend-but you must register and have a HAF Code.
Markeaton Primary School,Bromley Street, Derby DE22 1HL – Open to all Schools ages 4-11.
St Joseph’s Catholic Voluntary Academy, Mill Hill Lane, Derby, DE23 6SB – Only open to children in years 1 – 6 who attend St Joseph’s Catholic Voluntary Academy.
If your child is in receipt of benefits-related free school meals and you would like to book them a place on a holiday activities and food club, you will need a unique voucher code.
Voucher codes are now sent directly to the email address that is registered with your child’s school, so please make sure that your details are up to date. You will receive an email from HolidayActivities.com with a link to access your voucher code. When you click on this link, you can browse and easily book a free holiday club. Places are in high demand, so book early and make sure to cancel if you can no longer attend.
Bookings for summer holiday clubs will open in the last week of June 2025.
Please read the important information regarding our Holiday Clubs below, to ensure your child has everything they need.
If your child is in receipt of benefits related free school meals and would like to book a Holiday Activities and Food place in the School holidays, you will need a unique code.
Your child’s school should have shared a letter or email with you containing your child’s code. The new codes issued from February 2024 onwards will remain with your child while they attend their current school. Please keep the code in a safe place as you will need this for future bookings. If you lose your code, please contact your child’s school.
The Holiday Activities and Food Programme is for children who are eligible for benefits-related free school meals. Eligible children can attend holiday sessions with free activities and nutritious meals. There are a number of providers offering a range of activities in wards all across the city.
Children should wear suitable clothing (for indoor and outdoor activities) for a fun packed day, trainers and a raincoat. Please note that children should not be dressed in sandals or open-toe shoes.
Written in accordance with the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (2014), we ask that all parents/carers read our policies linked below.
If you require hard copies, please ask a member of our on-site Y-Kidz team.