FUEL is the holiday activity and food programme is funded by Department of Education and aims to provide children who are eligible for benefits related free school meals (FSM) with free access to enriching activities, nutritious meals and healthy eating information during the Easter, Summer and Christmas holidays.
The HAF programme is delivered in Wiltshire using the brand FUEL (Food, Unity, Energy, Laugher) and the programme is a direct response to the growing issue of holiday hunger.
What is FUEL healthy food and activity programme?
Activity camps are delivered to meet the following criteria set by the Department of Education:
eat healthily over the school holidays
be active during the school holidays
take part in engaging and enriching activities which support the development of resilience, character and wellbeing along with their wider educational attainment
be safe and not to be socially isolated
have a greater knowledge of health and nutrition
be more engaged with school and other local services
We also want to ensure that the families who participate in this programme:
develop their understanding of nutrition and food budgeting
are signposted towards other information and support, for example, health, employment, and education
The FUEL programme is made up of the core offer and our SEND specific camps:
The core offer is responsible for the delivery of ten activity camps, in priority areas of the county where there is the greatest need. These camps are delivered by three major commissioned suppliers, specialising in food, nutrition and activity provision
SEND specific camps for young people with special educational needs and/or a disability are also provided. These camp activities are delivered by Wiltshire Council staff and appointed coaches who have expertise in delivering and implementing successful provision. Hot meals and nutritional workshops are also provided by our commissioned suppliers.
Who is eligible for the healthy food and activities?
The FUEL programme is a bespoke provision for school aged children from reception to year 11 who receive benefit related free school meals.
Benefits-related free school meals (FSM) are available to pupils if their parents are in receipt of one of the qualifying benefits, and have a claim verified by their school or local authority.
The FUEL programme is also available to children that meet any of the below:
Children that are refugees
Children that are currently in the care system
Children that are referred into the programme by a professional service (eg. Local authority, schools, social service)
For any questions or further information regarding the FUEL programme please contact [email protected].
