Holiday Activities
Oxford Council
Free Holiday Camps!
This is a programme funded by the Department of Education which provides free holiday provisions for children and young people, who receive benefits-related free schools meals, during the school holidays. If your child is eligible, they are entitled to enrol in this camp for free.
contact details
If you are unsure whether you are eligible please use the information below to inquire.
Telephone: 01865 328 460
Email: activitiesoxfordshire@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Useful Links
If adults are worried about children they can get advice on 0808 800 5000 or by emailing help@nspcc.org.uk.
Good Food Oxford
Map of foodbanks and food services in Oxfordshire.
https://goodfoodoxford.org/food-support/community-food-services-map/
SENDIASS Oxfordshire
Parent guides, drop-in sessions and links for families of children with special educational needs.
Call 01865 810516 (weekdays 9.30am – 2.30pm and answerphone outside these hours)
Localised support for parents: https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/residents/support-parentscarers
ADHD Oxfordshire
A small voluntary organisation providing independent information and support for people and families living with ADHD.
01865 731378
enquiries@adhdoxfordshire.co.uk
https://www.adhdoxfordshire.co.uk
Autism Family Support Oxfordshire
A charity who uses understanding, expertise, and a lot of fun and care to support the development and wellbeing of children and young adults on the autism spectrum, and their families.
Advice line (England): 0800 144 8848
Guidance from the national government on getting an extra payment to help with the cost of living if you’re entitled to certain benefits or tax credits.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/cost-of-living-payment#low-income-benefits-and-tax-credits
Call on 0808 808 4000, Monday to Friday 9am-8pm and Saturday 9:30 am-1pm.
If someone is in immediate danger, call 999
National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247
Your Sanctuary: https://www.yoursanctuary.org.uk/ourservices
For anyone who’s struggling to cope, who needs someone to listen without judgement or pressure. Call 24/7 on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org
Find your local libraries at https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/residents/leisure-and-culture/libraries/find-library
Jobcentre Plus is a government-funded employment agency and social security office whose aim is to help people of working age find employment in the UK. Your local job centre can administer claims for Jobseeker’s Allowance, Incapacity Benefit, Employment and Support Allowance and Income Support. Learn more at https://www.gov.uk/contact-jobcentre-plus.
MASH
If you think a child is in immediate danger, call the police on 999.
If you have a concern about a child, please call MASH on 0345 050 7666 during office hours (8.30am – 5pm, Monday to Thursday, 8.30am – 4pm, Friday)
Outside office hours call the Emergency Duty Team on 0800 833 408
The Refugee Council is a leading charity working with refugees and people seeking asylum in the UK.
Family Lives offers a confidential and free (from landlines and most mobiles) helpline service for families in England and Wales. Call on 0808 800 2222 for emotional support, information, advice and guidance on any aspect of parenting and family life.
Mind’s Infoline provides an information and signposting service. Ask about mental health problems, where to get help near you, treatment options and advocacy services.
Call on 0300 123 3393 or email info@mind.org.uk
Call the 24/7 Supportline for free on 08 08 16 89 111. Provides free and confidential support 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year for people affected by crime and traumatic events – regardless of whether you have reported the crime to the police.
Our free emergency helpline is open 365 days a year to answer calls from anyone struggling with a housing issue or homelessness. Call the helpline if you are homeless, have nowhere to stay tonight, are worried about losing your home in the next two months or are at risk of harm or abuse.
Call on 0808 800 4444 or visit https://england.shelter.org.uk/get_help.
Find at variety of organisations who can support families at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social- care-and-support-guide/caring-for-children-and-young-people/children-and-young-peoples-services/.
Find healthy recipes and meal plans : https://www.eatingwell.com/
Frequently Asked Questions
Funding is eligible for school aged children who receive benefits-related free school meals (FSM).
Infant pupils who receive a free meal under UIFSM must also be eligible for benefits- related FSM to be able to access a place on the HAF programme.
For other children and families, local authorities are able to use up to 15% of their funding to provide children, who do not receive benefits- related FSM, free or subsidised holiday provision if they believe they could benefit from HAF. If you believe this applies to you, please get in touch with your school or local authority
Yes, your child must attend all the days that you have booked. As we only only have a limited number of spaces on our camp, not attending causes other children to miss out. If your child can no longer attend, please get in touch with us directly to cancel your booking.
This should be provided to you by your school or local authority. It may come in the form of an EVoucher or you may need to book via your local authority website. If you are in doubt contact your school or local authority directly.
