Sphere Support CIC HAF 12-16yrs

We have consistently shown that all our 30 children’s families have increased their healthy eating
awareness due to family involvement. In addition, since commencing the HAF program 4 years ago, feedback has demonstrated that education and activities positively impact children well-being.
Our Take & Make program teaches parents healthy meal choices, e.g. Children who eat and enjoy breakfast every day have better memories, more stable moods and energy, and score higher on tests—eating breakfast with quality protein—from enriched cereal, yoghurt, milk, cheese, eggs, meat, or fish. Breakfast need be time-consuming. For example, in our HAF that runs from 9 am -1 pm, we educate parents by telling them we give an apple to go, an egg sandwich or a pot of Greek yoghurt, and wholegrain toast, which parents can all give to be eaten on the way to school.

Our menu is designed to meet School Food Standards, offering balanced, nutritious meals to support healthy growth and development. Sample Weekly Menu
Monday: Chicken stir-fry with brown rice/Jollof rice with chicken Tofu stir-fry Steamed vegetables Fresh fruit salad

Tuesday: Wholemeal pasta with turkey Bolognese Lentil Bolognese/Spinach and lentil Side salad, garlic bread Yogurt with berries

Wednesday: Grilled fish fingers, mashed potatoes Veggie fingers Peas and sweetcorn Banana oat muffins

Thursday: Chicken wraps with wholemeal tortillas Falafel wraps/Burger Coleslaw, carrot sticks Fruit smoothies

Friday: Homemade margherita pizza (Same) Cucumber sticks, sweet potato wedges Watermelon slices

Activities: Day Trips to Flip out (Ninja obstacle, trampoline, inflatables, bumper cars) Vue Cinema, Sky Up, Farm Visit, Fair Play House, Drama, Sport Day at the park, Picnic at Elizabeth Park. Personal Development Sessions, Cooking Session

Art and Craft, Physical activity, planting, cooking, Computer Games PS4 / Xbox, indoor basket ball, football table. and green space for activities

Enrichment Activities and Trips
We have curated an engaging program of enrichment activities designed to stimulate creativity, promote wellbeing, and bridge the holiday experience gap experienced by children in FSM households. Activities include:

Creative & Arts-Based Activities
• T-shirt or Tote Bag Painting – Kids design and decorate their own wearable art.
• DIY Slime or Playdough Station – Hands-on, sensory play that sparks creativity.
• Junk Modelling / Recycled Art Projects – Using cardboard, bottles, and other recyclables to build creations.
• Story Cubes & Creative Writing – Roll dice with images and create short stories.
• Drama & Role-Play Workshop – Mini skits, improve games, and confidence-building.
Nature & Outdoor Exploration
• Stratford Park – Nature walks, scavenger hunts, pond dipping.
• Hackney City Farm / Mud chute Farm – Learn about animals, farming, and sustainability.
• Thames Clipper Boat Ride – River tour of London, combining fun with local geography/history.
• Picnic & Play at Greenwich Park – Outdoor games, storytelling, and access to the observatory hill.
• Beach Day at Southend-On-Sea – Sand play, paddling, and group games to build confidence and teamwork.

Cultural & Educational Trips
• Museum of London Docklands – Interactive exhibits about London’s history
• British Museum – Guided child-friendly sessions exploring ancient cultures (Egypt, Greece, etc.).
• Theatre Trip (e.g. Stratford Theatre) – Age-appropriate plays that encourage imagination and creativity.
STEM & Learning-Focused Activities
• Royal Observatory Greenwich – Astronomy and time exploration with interactive learning.
• London Transport Museum – History of travel with fun, hands-on zones for younger children.
Creative & Arts-Based Outings

Fun & Physical Day Trips
• Trampoline Park or Soft Play Centre – High-energy indoor activities for rainy days.
• Cycling Day in Olympic Park – Bike rental or kids comes with their bikes and trails in a safe, green space.

Games & Social Fun
• Computer Games – Xbox 360, Play Station 5
• Quiz Show Games – Themed trivia (animals, music, general knowledge).
• Talent Show or Karaoke Afternoon – Celebrate skills and build confidence.
• Indoor Obstacle Course or Circuit – Simple physical challenge using cones, ropes, and mats.
• Mindfulness & Yoga Corner – Guided stretches, breathing games, and calm-down time.
• Cultural Discovery Day – Explore a country with crafts, music, stories, and food tasting.

Food-Based Activities
• Make-Your-Own Sandwich or Wrap Station – Teach balance and food choices.
• Smoothie / Juice Making Workshop – Learn about fruit, nutrition, and flavour combos using the industrial smoothie maker
• Cupcake Decorating – A sweet treat with a creative twist.
• Food Art – Make faces or patterns using fruit, veggies, and healthy snacks.
• BBQ: with the London Fire brigade at the Methodist Church car park Stratford
These enrichment activities ensure children experience joy, learning, and new environments, encouraging aspirations beyond their immediate surroundings.

Nutritional Education Delivery
Our approach to nutritional education focuses on experiential learning for children and engagement with families. We will use the “Eatwell Guide” and other government-endorsed resources, delivering:
• Interactive Food Workshops:
o Build Your Own Balanced Plate sessions
o Smoothie bike challenges
o Sugar awareness and label-reading activities

• Cook-Along Family Days: Parents and children prepare meals together with our facilitators, encouraging bonding and shared learning.
• Healthy Eating Champions: Older children will lead short peer sessions, encouraging leadership and reinforcing key messages.