Help with the costs of raising children

Help with childcare costs if you work or study

Find out about help you can get with childcare costs if you work or study.

Free early learning and education for your children

Give your child the best start in life with free early learning and education, helping them prepare for school.

Free school meals and school clothing grant

Check if your child can get free school meals and a one-off school clothing grant.

Holiday Activities and Food programme

Children and young people aged 5 to 16 who are eligible for free school meals and their families can go to free activities during the Easter, summer and Christmas holidays.

Healthy Start card

Get help to buy healthy food and vitamins to support your child's development.

Children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)

Help if your child has special educational needs and disabilities.