FUEL Programme

FUEL is the holiday activity and food programme (HAF) that is funded by the Department of Education. FUEL provides eligible school-aged children with free access to enriching activities, nutritious meals and healthy eating information during the Easter, Summer and Christmas holidays.

The HAF programme is delivered in Wiltshire using the brand FUEL (Food, Unity, Energy, Laughter) and the programme is a direct response to the growing issue of holiday hunger.  

Who is eligible for the FUEL Programme?

The FUEL Programme a bespoke provision for school aged children from reception to year 11 who receive benefit-related free school meals.

Benefits-related free school meals (FSM) are available to pupils if their parents are in receipt of one of the qualifying benefits, and have a claim verified by their school or local authority.

Further information on eligibility for Free school meals.

The FUEL Programme is also available to children that meet any of the below:

• children that are refugees
• children that are currently in the care system
• young carers
• children that are referred into the programme by a professional service (eg. Local authority, schools, social service)

FUEL Programme - Easter 2024

The FUEL Programme is back for the Easter holidays and parents or guardians can now request places for children who are eligible for the programme (please see How to book a place section below).

Booking will remain open until 27 March 2024.

We will once again be working with a range of organisations to provide activities for the FUEL programme across Wiltshire during the Easter school holiday. We are working with:

• PH Sports
• Dayla Equine Assisted Learning and Monksley Ltd
• Elevation X Ltd
• UK Futures
• Revolution Performing Arts Ltd
• The Pound Arts Trust Ltd
• ActiveMe 360
• Seeds4Success
• Magna Learning Partnership
• Sam Ivin Photography
• West Wilts Gymnastics and Fitness
• Next Thing Education Ltd
• Wiltshire Outdoor Learning Team

In addition to the above activities, we will be offering provision specifically for individuals with SEND. These activities will take place in Corsham and Salisbury.

How to book a place

Requests for activities can now be made and managed in one place, using our Citizen ID system.

You will be able to register for Citizen ID at the same time as you start making requests for places on activities. If you already have a Citizen ID account, which is used by a variety of council services, then you can simply use your existing log-in details.

Booking will remain open until 27 March. For more information and to start making booking use the FUEL programme booking request.

FUEL Programme booking request (opens new window)

Activity Programme

Our SEND activities run from 10.30am until 1.30pm

Family Activities online run at different times, according to each activity. Please check the activity information for more detail.

All other activities run from 10am until 2pm

FAQs

How do I know if my child is eligible for FUEL activities?

Information about eligibility can be found on the FUEL Programme web page.

My child has Free School Meals in school because they are in Reception Class or a KS1 Class. Are they eligible for FUEL?

No. Your child is only eligible for FUEL if they would be entitled to benefit related Free School Meals. Information about eligibility is on the FUEL Programme web page.

Do I have to sign my child up for every day of the activity programme?

No, you can sign your child up for as many or as few days as you would like for them to attend.

My child has food allergies and/or other dietary requirements. How are these catered for?

Please make sure that you highlight any of these when you complete your child's details. Our food provider can cater for food allergies and intolerances. The information about dietary requirements will be shared with them and activity providers.

I have changed my mind about the activities and dates I have selected for my child. How do I let activity providers know?

You can alter your bookings on the FUEL booking page. Wiltshire Council will pass that information on to activity providers.

My child's medical information details have changed since I set up my account and made bookings. How do I make changes to these?

You can make changes in the FUEL booking system. Any changes you make will be passed to food and activity providers as appropriate.

I booked a place for my child some time ago but it is showing as 'requested'. What does that mean?

It means that the information is still being checked and has not been passed to the activity provider for follow up. The space is still reserved in our system.

Can I book more than one activity per day?

You can only book one activity per day per child.

I am trying to book activities for my child but I cannot see their name when I go into an activity. Why is that?

If your child's name does not appear, then it is probably because you have made changes to their details. You need to access the child's details via the Summary page and re-confirm their details.

I have tried to book my child on to an activity but the ones I am interested are now full. Can I be added to a waiting list?

You can express an interest in an activity that is fully booked, using the booking system. We will contact you if a space becomes available. Please do still book spaces on alternative activities if they are available.

If you have any questions please contact fuelprogramme@wiltshire.gov.uk (opens new window).