The Grove & Heads Up - HAF Club

Neurodivergent Friendly

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Location address: The Grove Community Hub, Leicester
Chosen age group:

Ages: 6 - 15 years

Available tickets:
HAF eligible child Free
Next date: Friday 2nd Jan,
Funded by Leicester City Council
Universal provision with SEND support
The Grove & Heads Up - HAF Club block mentored by The Grove Community Hub
The Grove & Heads Up - HAF Club block mentored by The Grove Community Hub
The Grove & Heads Up - HAF Club block mentored by The Grove Community Hub
The Grove & Heads Up - HAF Club block mentored by The Grove Community Hub
The Grove & Heads Up - HAF Club block mentored by The Grove Community Hub
The Grove & Heads Up - HAF Club block mentored by The Grove Community Hub
The Grove & Heads Up - HAF Club block mentored by The Grove Community Hub
The Grove & Heads Up - HAF Club block mentored by The Grove Community Hub
The Grove & Heads Up - HAF Club block mentored by The Grove Community Hub
The Grove & Heads Up - HAF Club block mentored by The Grove Community Hub
A summary
The Grove Community Hub, in partnership with Heads Up Leicester, are offering a shorter, quieter holiday-scheme session for neurodivergent children aged 6-15 years on Friday 02 January 2026 from 11.00am until 15.00pm. The ratio of staff to children will be 1:4. The HAF Club is FREE to those living and/or going to school in Leicester City* who are receiving ‘Benefits-Related Free School Meals’** or are referred by their school. This HAF Club is aimed at children who would find our main holiday scheme overwhelming and would benefit from a smaller, shorter session on a quieter day at The Grove. Having a formal neurodivergent diagnosis is not a requirement. There will be a range of activities on the day, including Gaming, Sports, Arts and Crafts and more! ALL children who book will also be offered a ‘build your own’ sensory-friendly lunch. Supporting a neurodivergent child can bring additional challenges for parents, so we are also offering a 1-hour parent drop-in session during the first part of the day - where you can have a tea or coffee, a biscuit and have a chat with other parents and the staff at Heads Up Leicester. Please see the 'Application Process' box for more info on how to apply. Bookings will close on Monday 15 December at 17:30PM. Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment! *Leicestershire County Council do offer HAF placements for children living in the county. More information available at https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/education-and-children/social-care-and[1]supporting-families/holiday-activities-and-food-haf-programme **Please be aware that this HAF Club is for children eligible for Benefits-Related Free School Meals and NOT the Universal Free School Meals that all children up to Year 3 receive.
send accessibility checklist
1:1 care
2:1 care
Qualified to administer medication
Epilepsy trained
Secure environment
Accessible toilet
Assist with personal care and toileting
Hoist and changing bench
Wheelchair accessible site
Autism awareness trained
Sensory or quiet spaces
Makaton trained
PECS trained
More information available on request
Contact the Mentor to discuss your specific needs regarding this list item.
Please note:
It is the responsibility of the booker to satisfy themselves about the adequacy of the the measures provided above. This platform is merely an introducer and does not verify the items listed.
About your mentors
The Grove Community Hub
Part of b-inspired
The Grove Community Hub is a facility based in Braunstone, Leicester. We offer a range of high quality facilities and services available for individuals, families, groups and organisations.
Heads Up Leicester Ltd
Supporting families through life's challenges
​Heads Up have been supporting families in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland since 1990.
Get in Touch
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with the Heads Up Leicester team: E-mail: rachel@headsupleicester.org.uk Call/message: 07743 321319 Telephone: 0116 279 5145 Please note that we will have limited contact availability from the 19 December up until the event takes place on the 02 January.
Application Process
Applications must be made online via this page. For those booking via 'Benefits-Related Free School Meals': Please complete the online form, ensuring to mark 'Yes - I am eligible' on the 'Please confirm that this child is eligible for 'Benefits-Related Free School Meals' question in the Checkout Q&A section. The system will immediately check your eligibility for Benefits-Related Free School Meals - however we will be in touch to confirm your space. For those NOT eligible for Benefits-Related Free School Meals, but wishing to book via a referral: Please complete the online form, and then tick the relevant answer for the 'Please also tick any other statements that apply to this child.' We will then need to get in touch to secure a referral from the relevant professional (school, social worker etc.) The system may inform you that your child is not eligible for this HAF Club due to not being eligible for Benefits-Related Free School Meals. Please be rest assured that you will be contacted separately once your referral has been received, and a decision oh whether your child is eligible to participate will be made once this referral has been reviewed. To ensure that this HAF Club is right for your child’s specific needs, we will be in contact with you by FRIDAY 19 DECEMBER before their place is confirmed.
Pricing information
Ticket nameHAF eligible child
Price£0
InformationYou will receive a food hamper on 02 January to enjoy at home on 03, 04 and 05 January.
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Where we'll be
The Grove Community Hub, Cort Crescent, Leicester, Leicester, LE3 1QZ
WHAT’S PROVIDED
Drinks
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.Please cancel by Friday 19th December - as we may be able to offer your space to another child.

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.