Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 72170

Holiday Play Schemes

Tabled: 29 August 2025

Answered: 24 September 2025

Question

Edward Morello

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of issuing guidance to (a) local authorities and (b) holiday club providers on enabling families to retain holiday club places without having to pay for ad

Answer

Olivia Bailey

Through our Plan for Change, the government is committed to giving every child the best start in life. On 28 August 2025, we confirmed over £600 million for the holiday activities and food (HAF) programme for the next three financial years, from 2026/27. ...

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