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Education Act 2002: Sections 175 and 157 establish fundamental requirements for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children during school activities and trips

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Sets out general duty of care requirements and risk assessment obligations for organizations responsible for student activities

Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Details specific requirements for risk assessments and safety management systems that must be implemented for school trips

Children Act 1989 and 2004: Establishes key safeguarding responsibilities and duty of care provisions that schools must follow when organizing trips

GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Governs the collection and processing of personal data, medical information handling, and photo/video consent requirements for school trips

Equality Act 2010: Ensures accessibility, non-discrimination, and reasonable adjustments for disabled students participating in school trips

DfE Guidance - Health and Safety on Educational Visits: Official Department for Education guidance providing specific requirements and best practices for managing educational visits

DfE Guidance - Keeping Children Safe in Education: Statutory guidance for schools outlining safeguarding responsibilities during school activities including trips

Common Law Duty of Care: Establishes in loco parentis responsibilities and reasonable care standards that schools must maintain during trips