GOV.UK — official guidance on free childcare hours, free school meals and family support

GOV.UK provides free, official information and online services about government entitlements such as free childcare hours (typically 15–30 hours for eligible three- and four‑year‑olds and some two‑year‑olds), free school meals for eligible children, and wider family support and benefits. Who qualifies depends on factors like child age and parental income or benefits status; the site includes eligibility checks, application forms and links to local authority services. Access is open to anyone online at GOV.UK and you can apply or request guidance through the specific service pages.