Parents and carers can now book from hundreds of activities and trips as part of Your Holiday Hub, a programme that enables children and young people on benefits-related free school meals to get out and about during the school holidays.
Fifty-six providers across Bristol are hosting a variety of sessions running from 22 July to 28 August, all of which include a healthy meal as part of the day.
Councillor Christine Townsend, Chair of the Children and Young People Policy Committee is keen to see even more young people getting involved during the long holiday this year. She said:
“Your Holiday Hub is such an important part of the school holidays for many local families needing a bit more support when children aren’t at school. We have made sure the sessions are varied and that they give young people of all ages a chance to be out, socialising with others and potentially finding new skills they didn’t know they had.
“We have over 28,500 places available this summer, covering the whole city, so parents can go online today and search by location, provider or age to find the activities that interest them the most.”
Parents and carers with eligible children with SEND or who have an Education, Health and Care Plan are welcome to attend sessions. There are also some limited spaces available over summer with selected providers for children with an EHCP who are not registered for free school meals. If children and young people would like to attend any sessions outside their local area, children under 16 are still able to travel for free on Bristol buses during the school holidays.
To search all the listings, go to www.yourholidayhubbristol.co.uk/activities which takes you through to the Eequ online booking system where they can secure spaces directly with each provider.