GOV.UK — guidance on free childcare hours and free school meals

GOV.UK provides official, up‑to‑date information about free childcare entitlements (typically 15–30 hours a week for eligible 2–4 year olds depending on the scheme and your circumstances) and guidance on free school meals for eligible families. It explains who qualifies, how to apply, and how schemes differ across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland; you can use the site’s eligibility checkers and signposted application routes. Visit the homepage and search for ‘free childcare’ or ‘free school meals’ at https://www.gov.uk.