Sphere Support HAF Summer

Mentored by

Sphere Support CIC

Support, Love and Promote

2, London

Ages: 5 - 12 years

HAF Child Funded Ticket Free

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Funded by Newham London Borough Council

Universal provision with SEND support

Sphere Support HAF Summer block mentored by Sphere Support CIC

Our curriculum

We have consistently shown that all our 35 children’s families have increased their healthy eating awareness due to family involvement. In addition, since commencing the HAF program 3 years ago, feedback has demonstrated that education and activities positively impact children well-being. Our Take & Make programme 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 -5 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 The Museum of London, Flip out (Ninja obstacle, trampoline, inflatables, bumper cars) Cinema, 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 • Museum of Childhood (Young V&A Bethnal Green) – Design and creative play with historical toys. • Children’s Book Centre / Discovery centre Stratford) – Literature-inspired day out to promote reading for pleasure. 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.

About your mentor

Sphere Support CIC

Support, Love and Promote

Sphere Support CIC is a Community Interest Company in the London Borough of Newham. We support individual with various needs ranging from, Low income, Homelessness, women/girl been victims of domestic abuse, Refugee or Migrant without access to public funds. We aim to empower people to reach their full potential through offering education, gender equality, sign posting and a wide range of positive activities. Currently we work across few different projects, including weekly Food club, weekly Parent Support club, youth program, warm space, Community Fridge and Children Holiday club.

SEND

HAF clubs are inclusive for children with low levels of SEN and/or disability, who can participate in universal settings. We also have specialist programmes for those children and young people who require specialist support. Each Club will assess their suitability to provide sufficient support, based on your child/young person’s needs, on a case-by-case basis. Email us for any queries on HAF@newham.gov.uk.

Learning aim

Aim 1

We will be incorporating food education in children learning in our activities, for example, using names of vegetables to learn things, planting and burying seeds of strawberries or other fruits, vegetables to grow and take home in a growing pot, as well as incorporating healthy eating and how to source and find healthy food that is low cost in family cooking session and in-person for all parents.

Eligibility criteria

Please email haf@newham.gov.uk with any proof if you get declined. You are eligible for Benefit related Free school meals and HAF activities if: Income Support Income-based Job Seeker's Allowance Income-related Employment and Support Allowance Guarantee element of State Pension Credit Child Tax Credit but no element of Working Tax Credit and have an annual income (as assessed by HM Revenues & Customs) that does not exceed £16,190 If you are supported under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 Working Tax Credit during the four-week period immediately after your employment finishes or after you start to work fewer hours per week Universal Credit (provided you have an annual net earned income of no more than £7,400 (£616.67 per month), as assessed by earnings from up to three of your most recent assessment periods).

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Where we'll be

2, Gerry Raffles Square, London, Greater London, E15 1BG

WHAT’S PROVIDED

Drinks

Snacks

Meals

Equipment

Safety

Enhanced DBS

Risk Assessment

Public Liability Insurance

Safeguarding Training

First Aid Training

First Aid Kit

Smoke Detector

Please note

Please note, it is the responsibility of the booker to satisfy themselves about the adequacy of the safety measures. This platform is merely an introducer and does not verify the items listed here.

Cancellation Policy

Free bookings do not require refunds but as places are limited, please cancel if you cannot attend so that your place can be offered to someone else.

My experience consists of a leisure activity, on a specific date(s), and therefore the 14-day ‘cooling off period’ under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 does not apply.