Information on free childcare hours and free school meals via GOV.UK

GOV.UK provides official guidance and application routes for entitlement to free childcare hours (typically 15–30 hours a week for eligible 2–4 year olds) and free school meals for children from low‑income households or specific year groups. Eligibility depends on family circumstances, child age and parental work status; you access the services and apply through the GOV.UK pages and your local council’s schools or childcare section by following the linked application steps and guidance.