Employment Status Legislation: IR35 legislation for limited company contractors and Employment Rights Act 1996 for proper classification of consultant vs. employee status
Education Acts: Education Act 2002, Education and Skills Act 2008, and Teaching and Higher Education Act 1998, including Section 175 safeguarding requirements
Data Protection Laws: UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and Freedom of Information Act 2000 for handling personal and sensitive data in educational context
Safeguarding Regulations: Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006, and DBS requirements for working in educational settings
Intellectual Property Laws: Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 and Trade Marks Act 1994 for protecting educational materials and content
Contract Law Framework: Common Law contract principles, Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977, and Consumer Rights Act 2015 if applicable
Health and Safety Legislation: Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 for ensuring safe working environment
Equality Legislation: Equality Act 2010 governing non-discrimination and equal treatment in educational services
Professional Standards: Relevant professional body requirements and quality assurance standards specific to education sector
Financial Regulations: Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998 and tax implications for consultancy services
