Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 84401

Academic Year

Tabled: 22 October 2025

Answered: 11 November 2025

Question

Sarah Pochin

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what mechanisms are in place to ensure that local authority funding for school holiday support schemes is (a) properly audited and (b) delivers value for money.

Answer

Olivia Bailey

The government is committed to giving every child the best start in life. That’s why the department recently confirmed over £600 million for the holiday activities and food (HAF) programme for the next three financial years from 2026/27. Delivering best v...

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