ArticleThe Journal of school health2019
Use of the School Setting During the Summer Holidays: Mixed-Methods Evaluation of Food and Fun Clubs in Wales.
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- Interventions that address food insecurity for children aged 0-11 years, families, and pregnant women in the UK: a systematic review of intervention studies.Journal of nutritional science · 2026Pooled it
- Health effects of children's summer holiday programs: a systematic review and meta-analysis.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2024Pooled it
- Perceptions of the national school holiday programme (Holiday Activities and Food) in England as experienced by local government, service providers and users of the service: a mixed-methods study.BMC public health · 2026Article
- A scoping review of community-based summer interventions with a nutrition assistance component aiming to improve children's weight-related outcomes.BMC public health · 2025Article
- A scoping review of interventions aiming to improve food security for low-income families with school-aged children outside of school hours.Journal of nutritional science · 2025Article
- The Nutritional Quality of Food Provision at UK Government-Funded Holiday Clubs: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Energy and Nutrient Content.Nutrients · 2023Article
- Staff perspectives on the feeding practices used in holiday clubs to promote healthy eating in disadvantaged communities.Health & social care in the community · 2022Article
- An Exploration of Nutritional Education within the Holiday Activities and Food Programme in England.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Understanding the implementation of the holiday activities and food programme in the North East of England using normalization process theory.Frontiers in public health · 2022Article
- The Diet of Children Attending a Holiday Programme in the UK: Adherence to UK Food-Based Dietary Guidelines and School Food Standards.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Adaptations to Holiday Club Food Provision to Alleviate Food Insecurity During the Covid-19 Pandemic.Frontiers in public health · 2021Article
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Abstract
objectiveSchool summer holiday clubs in deprived areas of Wales were evaluated to examine opportunities for healthy eating and physical activity and explore delivery processes.
methodsTen Food and Fun clubs participated in 2016. Quantitative data (child and parent surveys; N = 196, N = 84) assessed the opportunity to provide children with breakfast and lunch. A sub-sample of children wore an accelerometer (N = 41) to evaluate the opportunity for achieving 1-hour of moderate to vigorous activity (MVPA) at club. Features of successful club delivery were identified through; focus groups (child and parent; N = 74, N = 69) and interviews (staff/volunteer; N = 32).
resultsOpportunities for healthy eating were delivered with high fidelity: 86% of children reported breakfast consumption and 75% eating a healthy lunch. On club days, children reported consuming fewer sugary snacks (66%), fewer sugary drinks (81%), and more fruits and vegetables (67%). About 71% of children achieved the recommended MVPA at club, with children engaging in more MVPA (+17 minutes/day, p < .01) on average compared to non-club days. Successful delivery processes were: use of school facilities and staff; flexible partnership-working; and whole family involvement.
conclusionsSchools appear to provide a suitable setting for the delivery of healthy eating and physical activity opportunities during school summer holidays.
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