Community Events
Upcoming Events
Summer Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) bookings are now open!
Bookings are now open for summer 2026 Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) schemes.
The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme provides fully funded activitysessions and healthy meals throughout select school holidays to supportHampshire children and young people who receive benefit-related free schoolmeals (FSM), and other vulnerable children who the local authority believe couldbenefit from attending the HAF programme.
HAF Booking Guide for Parents/Carers
Step 1 – Search for your local HAF schemes
Visit the Hampshire County Council HAF Booking Page
to browse andbook schemes in your area. Listings can be filtered by area, age, provider, and scheme type. Some HAF schemes don’t run every day, so make sure you check the days and times carefully before you book.
Step 2 – Get ready and be sure to attend.
Check the provider information for any items your child is requested to bring along. Please attend your booked session as an unattended session could have been used by another family who would have benefitted.
HAF FAQs are available on the connect4communities website:
Hampshire Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Frequently Asked Questions
The HAF team can be contacted with any further queries by emailing
connect4communities@hants.gov.uk, with the subject line FAO HAF.
SENDIASS
Hampshire SENDIASS provides free online workshops for parents and carers to help them understand SEND processes, including applying for an EHCP, reviewing draft plans, SEN Support, Alternative Provision, and SEND Tribunal appeals. These sessions offer practical guidance and opportunities to ask questions in a supportive environment. Parents can view all upcoming workshops and access the links via SENDIASS website: https://www.hampshiresendiass.co.uk/workshops/
EHCP – Considering an Education, Health & Care Plan
Who is it for?
Parents considering whether their child may need an EHCP, or those wanting to understand the application
process.
What it covers:
- What an EHCP is
- When and why a child may need one
- How to begin the application
Session frequency: Monthly.
Responding to a Draft EHCP
Who is it for?
Parents who have received a draft EHCP and need help understanding how to respond within the required
timeframe.
What it covers:
- How to review the draft plan
- How to request changes
- What to look for in each section
- How to prepare feedback
Session frequency: Fortnightly.
Ordinarily Available Provision & SEN Support
Who is it for?
Families of children without an EHCP, or those on SEN Support.
What it covers:
- Support every school should provide as standard
- What additional help is available for children on SEN Support
- How to work with the school to ensure needs are met
Session frequency: Monthly.
Alternative Provision (Section 19 – Education Act)
Who is it for?
Parents whose child cannot attend school due to exclusion, illness, or other circumstances.
What it covers:
- What counts as “suitable education”
- Your child’s rights under Section 19 Case law examples
- Practical tips for advocating for your child
Session frequency: Monthly.
Appeals to the SEND Tribunal
Who is it for?
Families lodging or considering a SEND Tribunal appeal.
What it covers:
- Steps in the appeal process
- Collecting and preparing evidence What to expect at the hearing
- Ways to resolve issues before the hearing
Session frequency: Monthly.
Hampshire County Council Library Service
To book a course with Hampshire Library Service, please use the followig link: