4. Enriching Activities

The HAF provision delivered a vibrant and varied programme of activities, ranging from cooking and drumming workshops to drama, coding, and animal welfare sessions. Children also took part in a wide range of creative and practical activities, including sewing, tie-dye, painting, mask-making, hair braiding, and personal hygiene care.

Specialist providers further enriched the offer. A dedicated art provider supported children to develop their creativity and artistic skills, while a specialist hair braiding provider taught young people how to braid hair correctly and care for their hair. Older children also had access to a tutoring programme designed to support them in developing key skills needed for certain GCSE exams.

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Kids playing bowling at a bowling lane

 

Children enjoyed a trip to a bowling alley, combining coordination and enjoyment.

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Kids taking part in hair braiding and styling lesson

Children taking part in hair braiding and styling lessons to learn new skills.

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Kids experiencing Virtual Reality

Children had fun exploring technology with this Virtual Reality (VR) activity.

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Kids treated to learning about animals, and also handling animal they would not usually see

Children were treated to animal encounters, handling unusual animals they wouldn’t normally see. 

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Kids learning and exploring musical culture

Children explored culture and rhythm through interactive steel pan drumming sessions, celebrating music and heritage together.

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Kids enjoying a trip to Woodlands Farm

Children enjoyed a trip to Woodlands Farm, seeing animals they wouldn’t normally get to experience.