Information and applications for free childcare hours and free school meals on GOV.UK

GOV.UK is the official hub for entitlement information: it explains eligibility for free childcare (the universal 15 hours for 3–4 year‑olds and extended 15–30 hour offers for eligible working parents) and for free school meals (children in state schools whose families receive qualifying benefits or meet low‑income criteria). The site tells you who qualifies, what documents are needed and how to apply — typically via your local council or the school. Start at https://www.gov.uk and search for the relevant childcare or free school meals pages.