Official guidance, free scheme details and entitlement checks on GOV.UK

GOV.UK publishes official, free guidance on a wide range of public services — including how to apply for free childcare hours, free school meals, benefits, passports and tax. Eligibility rules vary by scheme (for example the 15–30 hours free childcare for eligible working parents) and you can use GOV.UK pages to check criteria, find application forms and links to local authorities or HMRC services. Access is free to anyone online at the GOV.UK homepage and you can follow links to the specific service you need.