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1. What support does your family most need during school holidays?

Holiday Activities Paid-for holiday clubs Childcare Health meals/food support SEND-specific support Support with physical activities Support with wellbeing/social skills Family activities

Other:

2. What makes it difficult for your family to attend current holiday provision?

(Required) Transport/distance Cost of travel Session times do not suit Lack of available spaces Limited SEND support Cultural/language barriers Too hard to book or register Not aware of what is available No barriers

Other:

3. What type of food offer would you like to see in future HAF programmes?

(Required) Hot meals Cold meals Packed lunches Culturally appropriate meals (e.g. Halal, Vegetarian) Allergen aware options Healthy snacks Cooking/food education workshops No preference

Other:

4. What types of activities should the HAF Programme prioritise in future?

Sports and physical activity Arts and crafts Outdoor/adventure activities Music, drama and performance Science, digital or STEAM activities Trips and excursions Wellbeing/mental health activities Family activities Cook-along workshops

Other:

5. Do you feel that the HAF Programme needs to be more tailored to the following groups?

(Required) Children with SEND Older children and teenagers Early years/younger children Refugee/asylum seeking families seeking families Children with complex medical needs Families on low income Specific cultural or faith communities Not sure

Other:

6. What is the best way to share information about future holiday activities with you?

Text message WhatsApp Email School communications Social media (Facebook, Instagram, etc.) Community centres / libraries Faith or cultural organisations Website

7. What type of session model would work best for your family?

Full day sessions Half day sessions Flexible drop-in Local community venues School based programmes Citywide specialist activities (e.g., sports, arts) Mix of all the above

8. What is the one thing you would change or introduce when Birmingham commissions new holiday provision?

More local venues More variety of activities Better SEND support Longer or more frequent sessions Better food options Easier booking system More information and communication More culturally tailored provision

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