Brighten the Day Project | Holiday Activities and Food Programme
In this video, Gwen Young discusses the "Brighten the Day" project, Gateshead's implementation of the Department for Education's Holiday Activities and Food Programme.
Gwen explains how they collaborate with community and commercial organizations to distribute funds, ensuring children on benefits-related free school meals receive activities and hot meals during holidays.
She highlights the extensive reach of the program, with over 60 holiday clubs operating in various settings and also shares success stories.
The video emphasizes the importance of these holiday schemes and the collaborative efforts to address community needs, supported by the Department for Education pilot program.