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Childcare Act 2006: Primary legislation governing early years provision and childcare in England and Wales, setting standards for childcare providers and early education services

Education Act 2011: Key legislation covering various aspects of education system reform, including early years education provisions

Children and Families Act 2014: Legislation focusing on improving services for key groups of children, including those with SEND in early education settings

Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework: Statutory framework setting standards for learning, development, and care of children from birth to 5 years old

Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS): Professional qualification requirements for teachers working with children aged 0-5 in early years settings

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): Professional certification required for teaching in maintained schools, including early years settings

Keeping Children Safe in Education: Statutory guidance for schools and colleges on safeguarding children and safer recruitment

Working Together to Safeguard Children: Statutory guidance on inter-agency working to safeguard and promote the welfare of children

Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006: Legislation establishing the framework for vetting and barring individuals working with children

Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2018: Regulations specifying circumstances that disqualify individuals from providing early years childcare

Teachers' Standards (Early Years): Professional standards that specify the minimum level of practice expected of teachers in early years settings

GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Legislation governing how personal data must be handled and protected in educational settings

Equality Act 2010: Legislation protecting against discrimination and promoting equality in educational settings

SEND Code of Practice: Statutory guidance for organizations working with children who have special educational needs and disabilities