Education Act 1996: Primary legislation governing education in England and Wales, setting out the basic legal framework for schools and education
Education and Skills Act 2008: Legislation covering participation in education or training, regulation of independent educational institutions, and student support
Higher Education and Research Act 2017: Framework for higher education regulation, including student protection and quality assurance requirements
Further and Higher Education Act 1992: Legislation establishing the basic framework for further and higher education institutions
UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR): Regulation governing how personal data must be handled, including student information and records
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, complementing UK GDPR in protecting personal information
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR): Rules about electronic communications, relevant for digital correspondence with students
Immigration Rules: Regulations governing international students' rights to study in the UK
Immigration Act 2016: Legislation affecting international students' status and educational institutions' obligations
Children Act 1989: Fundamental legislation protecting children's welfare and rights, relevant for students under 18
Children and Families Act 2014: Legislation covering educational needs and protections for young people
Equality Act 2010: Law protecting students from discrimination and promoting equality in educational settings
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting students as consumers of educational services
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Rules protecting students from unfair commercial practices in educational services
