Check entitlement to free childcare hours and free school meals on GOV.UK

GOV.UK is the official government portal where you can check and apply for statutory free childcare hours (15–30 hours for eligible 2– and 3‑year‑olds and working parents of 3–4 year‑olds) and free school meals for children from low‑income households. Eligibility depends on parental income, benefits or specific circumstances; applications are submitted through your local council or the GOV.UK guidance pages, which explain required documents and how to apply.