Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation governing employment rights in England and Wales, setting out basic employment protections and obligations
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Legislation ensuring minimum payment standards if the internship is paid
Working Time Regulations 1998: Regulations governing working hours, rest breaks, and holiday entitlements
Education Act 2002: Key legislation governing the education system and teaching standards in England and Wales
Education and Skills Act 2008: Legislation covering education and training requirements and standards
Teaching and Higher Education Act 1998: Framework for teaching qualifications and standards in higher education
Teachers' Standards: Department for Education guidelines defining minimum standards for teachers' practice and conduct
Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006: Legislation ensuring protection of vulnerable groups including children in educational settings
Childcare Act 2006: Framework for childcare and early years education regulation
Keeping Children Safe in Education: Statutory guidance for schools and colleges on safeguarding children and safer recruitment
UK General Data Protection Regulation: Post-Brexit data protection legislation governing personal data processing and privacy
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards and requirements
Equality Act 2010: Legislation protecting against discrimination and promoting equality in the workplace
Human Rights Act 1998: Incorporation of European Convention on Human Rights into UK law
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation ensuring workplace safety and health standards
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Detailed regulations for workplace risk assessment and safety management
Teaching Regulation Agency Requirements: Professional standards and regulatory requirements for teachers in England
Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006: Legislation governing right to work requirements and immigration status checks
