Public Health Northamptonshire Holiday and Food Activity Program

School holidays can be particular pressure points for some families because of increased costs and reduced incomes. For some children especially children from disadvantaged families are: • 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 Free holiday clubs are a response to this issue and evidence suggests that they 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…

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