Funded Holiday Club spaces in Derbyshire are back for 2026!
Great news for families across Derbyshire - funded holiday club spaces are retuning in 2026, bringing access to fun, free holiday clubs to children and young people in Derbyshire.
Eligible children and young people will be able to enjoy funded holiday club places through the It’s About Me programme, helping children make the most of their school holidays while giving families extra support.
Running throughout the Easter, Summer and Christmas holidays, the programme brings together over 200 holiday club providers across the county. Funded places are available for children aged 4-16 who are eligible for benefits-related free school meals.
It’s About Me is all about turning school holidays into something special. Children can dive into a packed programme of exciting activities, including indoor and outdoor games, sports, fitness, dance, arts and crafts, cooking, nature trails, quizzes and loads more. And because fun runs best on full tummies, every child receives a healthy, nutritious meal each day.
Families continue to feel the positive impact of the programme. Results from the 2025 programme show that:
- 93 per cent of parents would recommend It’s About Me holiday clubs to other families.
- 92 per cent of children and young people said attending an It’s About Me holiday club made them feel more positive.
Bookings for the Easter 2026 holiday clubs officially open on Monday, 9th March.
Places are always in high demand and numbers are limited, families are encouraged to book early.
For more information, visit www.itsaboutmederbyshire.co.uk