UK GDPR: UK General Data Protection Regulation governing how personal information can be shared and processed in testimonial letters
Data Protection Act 2018: UK law implementing data protection requirements and regulating personal data processing
Education Act 2002: Primary legislation governing education sector requirements and professional standards in England and Wales
TRA Guidelines: Teaching Regulation Agency guidelines for professional references and testimonials in the education sector
DfE Guidelines: Department for Education guidelines specifically relating to teacher references and testimonials
Employment Rights Act 1996: Key employment legislation ensuring fair treatment and accurate representation in employment-related documents
Equality Act 2010: Legislation preventing discrimination and ensuring equal treatment in professional documentation
Defamation Act 2013: Law governing truthful statements and protection against false statements in written communications
Teachers' Standards England: Professional standards framework for teachers in England that should be referenced in testimonials
Teaching Standards Wales: Professional standards framework for teachers in Wales that may need to be considered for Welsh institutions
