Consumer Rights Act 2015: Primary legislation governing consumer rights including service quality requirements, fair terms, transparency, and consumer protection provisions. Crucial for establishing service standards and cancellation rights in tuition agreements.
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Regulations covering information requirements, cooling-off periods, and cancellation rights for consumer contracts, including distance learning and in-person tuition agreements.
Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations 1999: Ensures contract terms are fair and balanced, prohibiting unfair terms that could disadvantage the student/client.
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing personal data handling, privacy requirements, and data storage/processing obligations for educational service providers.
Equality Act 2010: Ensures prevention of discrimination, requires reasonable adjustments for disabilities, and guarantees equal access to education services.
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Establishes quality of service provisions and requirements for reasonable care and skill in service delivery.
Education Act 1996: Key legislation for educational standards and requirements, particularly relevant when providing tuition to students of compulsory education age.
Education and Skills Act 2008: Modern framework for education provision, including regulations affecting private tuition and skills development.
Safeguarding Regulations: Comprehensive framework including DBS check requirements and child protection policies, especially crucial when providing tuition to minors.
