Education Act 2002: Primary legislation establishing the basic legal framework for educational activities and duties of care for schools and educational institutions

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Fundamental legislation covering general safety requirements and applies to staff organizing and supervising field trips

Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Requires comprehensive risk assessments and establishes safety management procedures for activities including field trips

Children Act 1989 & 2004: Establishes safeguarding responsibilities and defines duty of care requirements for children in educational settings

GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Governs the handling of personal information and affects how student information is collected, stored, and processed for field trips

Equality Act 2010: Ensures accessibility and non-discrimination in educational activities, requiring reasonable adjustments for disabled students

DfE Health and Safety on Educational Visits: Department for Education guidance specifically addressing safety requirements and best practices for school trips

Keeping Children Safe in Education: Statutory guidance providing essential safeguarding protocols that must be followed during school activities including field trips

Local Authority Guidelines: Specific requirements and procedures set by local education authorities for field trips in their jurisdiction

Insurance Requirements: Mandatory insurance coverage and liability considerations for educational institutions organizing field trips