The Healthy Holidays Programme helps children and young people during school holidays by reducing:
- Food insecurity and hunger
- Isolation
- Inactivity
Who Can Take Part?
The programme is mainly for primary and secondary school children who get free school meals because of benefits.
- Children and young people with SEND can join.
- Most places (85%) are for those on free school meals, but some places are for other vulnerable children.
- The programme runs during end-of-term holidays, not half-term breaks.
What Does the Programme Offer?
Healthy Holidays gives children and young people the chance to:
- Take part in fun and enriching activities
- Build confidence, resilience, and wellbeing
- Improve learning and skills
Each session includes:
- 60 minutes of physical activity
- A hot, healthy meal
- Nutrition education for children and families
- Signposting and referrals for extra support
Activities Include:
- Arts and crafts
- Sports and games
- Gardening and harvesting
- Outdoor crafts
- Cooking activities
- Digital creativity
How It Works
Leeds Healthy Holidays works with:
- Leeds Community Foundation
- Schools
- Leeds City Council
- Community Hubs
- Breeze
This means there are lots of providers and activities across Leeds.
click here to visit the Leeds Healthy Holidays website
For questions or further information, please email healthyholidays@leeds.gov.uk