A particular strength of Bexley’s HAF Programme is the SEND provision offered, and we run several SEND-specific programmes during each holiday period.  Between them, our providers offer a range of support for those children and young people with low-level needs in mainstream schools, right through to those with high-level needs attending SEND schools who require a higher level of care. Also, mainstream HAF Providers accommodate children with low-level SEND needs into their programmes and make it as inclusive as possible. Children are given access to activities which support their sensory, physical and emotional development, as well as fine motor skills.

Our providers have built such a positive relationship with the children and parents.  Their programmes cater for the needs of each child individually, whilst incorporating all the standards of the HAF programme. The children experience indoor and outdoor activities, as well as parks, visits to various locations, including historic sites, and a variety of sensory activities, including touch and taste testing of different healthy foods.

One of our providers had a dental specialist showing the children how to brush their teeth properly, and allowed the children to practise on models of teeth.

Whilst these clubs offer 1 to 1 or 1 to 2 care, where possible, they also encourage independence and allow children to develop skills in activities they are interested in.