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

GOV.UK provides official, free guidance on entitlements such as the 15–30 free childcare hours for eligible parents of 2–4 year‑olds and eligibility rules for free school meals and other family benefits. The site explains who qualifies (income, working status or benefit criteria), how to apply through your local council or childcare provider, and links to online application services. All guidance and forms are free to access from the government website at https://www.gov.uk.