Child Benefit and Guardian's Allowance: How do child benefit and guardian’s allowance work?

In this section you will find information about how the child benefit and guardian’s allowance systems work.

You will find information about the qualifying criteria for child benefit and guardian’s allowance as well as the various forms, notices and checklists associated with both benefits.

You will also find information about making a claim, changes of circumstances and the high income child benefit charge.

Last reviewed/updated 1 July 2022