Education Act 2002: Primary legislation governing education in England and Wales, setting out the regulatory framework for the education system and teaching standards
Education and Skills Act 2008: Legislation focusing on raising participation in education and training, including provisions for teacher qualifications and school standards
Teachers' Standards: Department for Education guidelines defining minimum level of practice expected of trainees and teachers in England
Employment Rights Act 1996: Core employment legislation defining basic employment rights and responsibilities in the UK
Equality Act 2010: Anti-discrimination legislation protecting individuals from unfair treatment and promoting a fair and equal society
Working Time Regulations 1998: Legislation governing maximum working hours, rest breaks, and annual leave entitlements
Keeping Children Safe in Education: Statutory guidance for schools and colleges on safeguarding children and safer recruitment
Childcare Act 2006: Legislation providing framework for childcare and early years education, including staff qualifications
Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006: Legislation establishing framework for vetting people working with children and vulnerable adults
Initial Teacher Training Requirements: Regulatory requirements for achieving qualified teacher status through initial teacher training
Qualified Teacher Status Regulations: Standards and requirements that must be met to achieve and maintain qualified teacher status
Teaching Regulation Agency Requirements: Regulatory requirements governing teacher conduct and professional recognition
General Data Protection Regulation: EU regulation on data protection and privacy, incorporated into UK law post-Brexit
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, complementing GDPR
Professional Standards for Teaching and Leadership (Wales): Welsh government standards defining expectations for teachers and leaders in Wales
Immigration Rules: Regulations governing the employment of non-UK nationals in teaching positions
Right to Work Requirements: Legal obligations for employers to verify employees' right to work in the UK
