HAF | Mansfield Town CT

HOLIDAYS, ACTIVITIES
AND FOOD

NEXT HAF:

Bookings go live 1st October

October HAF

19th October - 30th October*

*Dependent on venue

9:30am - 2:00pm
Free for those who are eligible for benefit related free school meals
Includes a free lunch
Wrap around care is available to purchase for One Call Stadium and Debdale Sports Park. Please email joeanne.shuttleworth@mansfieldtownct.net for more details

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IMPORTANT

A three-strike system is in place to address late pick-ups and behaviour concerns. For more information on our policies and procedures, including how concerns or issues are handled, please refer to our Safeguarding Policy (see the Non-Complaints and Appeals Flow Chart on page 21).

Ofsted Registration Number: EY411139

WHAT IS IT?

The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme at Mansfield Town Community Trust provides fun, free and engaging holiday sessions for children and young people during the school holidays. Any questions, please email joeanne.shuttleworth@mansfieldtownct.net

WHERE?

- One Call Stadium (NG18 5DA)

- Debdale Sports Park (NG19 7NS)

- Forest Town Arena (NG19 0EE)

- Oak Tree Primary (NG18 3PJ)

- Clipstone Youth Club (NG21 9DF)

- Mansfield Primary Academy (NG18 2LB)

- West Notts College (NG18 5BH)*

AGE?

5-13

11-16*

WHEN?

19th October - 30th October (check venue for dates here)

PRICE?

Free with benefit related free school meals

FOOD?

Breakfast and lunch included

(lunch only for West Notts College)

WHAT TO BRING?

Water bottle and plenty of water
Snacks for the day (if you wish)
Suitable shoes for indoor and outdoor play
Waterproofs incase of rain
A sun hat and plenty of sun scream in cast of hot weather

WHAT TO EXPECT?

Multi-sports and active games.
Arts, crafts and creative activities.
Fun themed days with something new each holiday.
Safe, engaging sessions led by experienced staff.
Make new friends and have lots of fun
Work shops
Free breakfast and lunch every day!

Secondary HAF with West Notts COllege

We’re working with West Notts College to develop an exciting Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme for secondary school-aged young people, combining esports with hands-on computer science and digital challenges.

Designed for secondary school-aged young people.
A hands-on introduction to esports, computing, AI and cybersecurity.
Develop problem-solving, teamwork, creativity and digital skills.
Experience specialist facilities at West Notts College.
Discover potential future pathways into esports and the technology sector.
Free lunch every day!

WRAP AROUND CARE

Wraparound care is available at both our One Call Stadium and Debdale Sports Park HAF sites, providing added flexibility for families who need extended childcare during the school holidays.

8:30am–9:30am £5

2:00pm–4:00pm £5.

To book wraparound care, families must first secure their Holiday Club spaces via the Eequ website, and then email joeanne.shuttleworth@mansfieldtownct.net to arrange and confirm their wraparound sessions.

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WANT TO KNOW MORE?

We have been 'approved provider’ status by the Nottinghamshire County Council for our Holiday Activities and Food provision.

Research has shown that the school holidays can be pressure points for some families. For some children this can lead to a holiday experience gap, with children from low-income households being:
Less likely to access organised out-of-school activities
More likely to experience ‘unhealthy holidays’ in terms of nutrition and physical health
More likely to experience social isolation

The HAF programme is a response to this issue, with evidence showing that free holiday clubs can have a positive impact on children and young people, and that they work best when they:
Provide consistent and easily accessible enrichment activities
Cover more than just breakfast or lunch
Involve children (and parents) in food preparation
Use local partnerships and connections, particularly with the voluntary and community organisation sector