Children in Wolverhampton aged 5 to 16 can take part in a free four-day Easter activities programme hosted by the City of Wolverhampton College. The sessions are running from Monday 30 March to Thursday 2 April 2026 at the college’s Wellington Road campus in Bilston, providing local families with structured childcare and healthy meals during the school break.
The daily programme runs from 9am to 1pm and offers a variety of active and creative sessions. Children can participate in glow-in-the-dark football, dodgeball, and badminton, alongside interactive tasks designed to build confidence and teamwork. Additionally, the programme includes sessions on healthy eating to help youngsters learn about nutrition, balanced diets, and hydration. A free, healthy packed lunch is provided to participants each day.
This initiative is part of the Holiday Activities and Food programme, which is funded by the Department for Education. The national scheme was developed to support children from low-income families during school holidays by providing nutritious food and enriching activities in a safe environment. Places on the course must be reserved in advance and are subject to funding eligibility criteria, which primarily cover children from Reception to Year 11 who receive benefits-related free school meals.
The local provision is part of a wider effort across the city to provide support for young people. This includes the Yo! Active partnership, which has seen nearly 19,000 children and young people sign up for various physical activity sessions across Wolverhampton. The college, which was rated as Good by Ofsted in January 2023, is one of many organisations delivering holiday opportunities supported by the City of Wolverhampton Council.
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