The aims of the HAF programme are to support children on benefits-related free school meals to:

• eat more healthily
• be more active
• take part in engaging and enriching activities, which support the development of resilience, character, well-being along and wider education attainment
• be safe and not socially isolated
• have a greater knowledge of health and nutrition
• be more engaged with school and other local services

The programme also helps children and families develop their understanding of nutrition and food budgeting and offers signposting to additional information and support, on things such as health, employment and education.

The following organisations may help you to meet the DfE requirements and develop some efficient and effective partnerships too.

• Active Dorset: Active Dorset may be able to help both activity providers and education establishments with expertise and resource, to find out more please visit www.activedorset.org or email cnelson@activedorset.org
• Community Action Network (CAN): Community Action Network is a charity providing professional and practical support to organisations working within the voluntary and community sector in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. They provide professional expertise, practical services and a platform for promoting and sharing volunteering opportunities. They help groups set up, speak up on their behalf to ensure they have a say in the local community, support them to network, and give them the tools and knowledge they need to grow and thrive.
• Parent Carers Together: Parent Carers Together is a friendly parent carer forum set up to represent the voices of Parent Carers of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities aged 0 to 25 living in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. The forum work in partnership with the local authority, health services and other service providers to raise awareness, influence change and support parents and carers

Phunky Foods are also offering free nutrition education resources. Find out more in the downloads section.