HAF Annual Report 2025/26

Parent/carer survey results and example feedback received from families.

Over the course of the Easter, Summer and Christmas 2025/26 delivery periods, we received 277 responses to our parent/carer feedback surveys. These surveys highlighted:

• 60% of respondents said their children gained confidence.
• 98% of children or young people 'really enjoyed' or 'enjoyed' the clubs.
• 84% of children or young people 'really enjoyed' or 'enjoyed' the meals provided at the clubs.
• 51% said their child or young person made new friends at HAF provisions.
• 47% said their child or young person had been more physically active since attending HAF.
• 55% said their children learnt new skills.

"Curly Tails pig sanctuary was absolutely amazing for both me & my two boys. We were treated with much kindness by staff. The food was excellent & the sanctuary itself was incredibly relaxing. We fed the pigs & loved it so much that we went round & fed them a second time whilst getting to know their personalities."

"My son is autistic and ADHD and went to mainstream clubs and they embraced him, no special treatment and he had lots of fun. Staff were very kind and respectful and funny and made him feel comfortable and confident".

"These clubs this year have been great. She loved the activities and I was pleased to hear that the coaches at JR Sports camp at Monks Risborough involved her in organising games and played with her when the younger kids were doing something else, so she wasn’t left out and bored."

"My daughter really enjoyed Animal Antiks and the youth activities in Buckingham. We all enjoyed the Railway Centre and the food allowance was very generous. The boys enjoyed Filmmakers club, and it was nice that we were contacted and offered further sessions".

"Both my children attended the Downley after school club and Longridge and they both said they were the best clubs they had ever attended. They both have special needs and both had an amazing time at both camps made lots of new friends and looked forward to going every day".

"They loved it. We are so grateful she got to do Longridge as it is all the types of activities she loves but I wouldn’t be able to afford this club otherwise. Thank you"

"M is in foster care and it’s been a fabulous experience for him and given him more confidence and really helped with his anger/frustration .The staff are absolutely fantastic, I can’t praise them enough".

"My children love this every year and enjoy all the new activities and get on great with the staff members. The staff are a credit to S4A.They enjoy the activities and love that the staff get so involved with the children".

"Three children took part in street dance. They loved it and the teacher was great. Whipsnade was a family day out and was a fantastic family treat over Easter!"

"Gives the children an opportunity to take part in activities and explore new ideas and make new friends. They are more active and learning things which is much better than sitting at home on the iPad".

"Kids really enjoyed the Forest School, had lots of fun outdoors, such as building dens, making fires, making crafts. It was good to see male teachers leading the sessions. Kids needs more male role models".