Following the announcement of the scheme earlier this year, the Government is funding projects in seven organisations in the North East, Birmingham and London, aiming to reach 30,000 children.
The projects running throughout the school summer holidays will also provide free meals for the most disadvantaged families who may rely on the Free School Meals they receive during term-time.
Children will be able to take part in activities such as free football and cooking classes,and play sessions.
Children and Families Minister Nadhim Zahawi said, ‘For most pupils, the end of the school summer term signals the start of holidays, days out and a chance to make memories with friends and family. Other families, who might rely on the support provided by schools, are not so lucky.
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