Education Act 2002: Primary legislation governing education in England and Wales, setting out the regulatory framework for the education system
Education and Skills Act 2008: Legislation covering participation in education or training, regulation of independent educational institutions, and other education-related matters
Teachers' Standards 2011: Set of standards that define the minimum level of practice expected of trainees and teachers from the point of being awarded qualified teacher status
Employment Rights Act 1996: Core legislation governing employment rights in the UK, including contracts, unfair dismissal, and other employment protections
Equality Act 2010: Legislation protecting against discrimination and promoting equality in the workplace and wider society
Keeping Children Safe in Education: Statutory guidance for schools and colleges on safeguarding children and safer recruitment
Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006: Legislation establishing the framework for vetting people working with children and vulnerable adults
Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2018: Regulations specifying circumstances that disqualify individuals from working with children
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): EU regulation incorporated into UK law governing the processing and handling of personal data
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of GDPR, setting out the framework for data protection in the UK
Initial Teacher Training Requirements: Standards and requirements that must be met by individuals during their teacher training
Qualified Teacher Status Regulations: Requirements for achieving and maintaining qualified teacher status in England and Wales
Teaching Regulation Agency Requirements: Professional standards and regulatory requirements enforced by the Teaching Regulation Agency
Department for Education Professional Guidelines: Official guidance from the Department for Education on professional conduct and standards for teachers
