Free guidance and services for families via GOV.UK

GOV.UK provides free, official information and online services about family entitlements such as free childcare hours (15 or 30 hours for eligible 2–4 year olds), free school meals, and how to apply for child benefit or tax credits. Qualification rules vary by scheme (age of child, household income, or parent’s working status) and each service page explains eligibility and required documents. Access is free to all UK residents by visiting the GOV.UK website, reading the guidance pages and using the linked online application forms or helplines.