This essay will describe the roles and responsibilities of a teacher in lifelong learning. The relationship between teachers and other professionals in the field of lifelong learning will then be explained. Finally, this essay will explore how to establish and maintain a safe and supportive learning environment.1.1. List the key aspects of the legislation, regulatory requirements and codes of practice relevant to your subject matter. Being a teacher in the lifelong learning sector is a great responsibility and there are many policies that govern teaching as a whole. This article will talk about the main legislation and policies that health and social care teachers are required to adhere to in my chosen area. There are many policies and procedures that must be maintained as health and social care teachers. Here is a list of some of the current policies:- • Human Rights Act (1998) • Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) • Data Protection Act (1998) • Disability Discrimination Act • Authorization of the Office of criminal records • Equality Act (2006) • Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) • Health and Community Care Act (1990) • Freedom of Information Act (2000) • Inclusion Policy • Mental Capacity ( 2005) (BinghamHuman rights legislation is international legislation. It is a universal declaration of human rights, the European Convention on Human Rights (1950) (Geneva Convention) which provides for:- Guaranteeing the privacy and dignity of the individual- Guaranteeing that individuals exercise their rights and can make choices- Individual treatment and respect (Bingham p. 292)Health and social work teachers must be aware of and implement human rights law and show respect for their students and treat them appropriately fair. They need to listen to their concerns, weigh their opinion... middle of the paper... that is illegal for a service provider to discriminate against a disabled person. Employers must make reasonable adjustments to the physical environment to accommodate people with disabilities.'1.3 briefly outline the role of the teacher The roles and responsibilities of the health and social care teacher include safeguarding the wellbeing of students and their academic development. This can be achieved by adhering to all government legislation relating to educational institutions and the organisation's code of conduct. First of all, one of the roles of the teacher is to identify the student's needs, plan and design a lesson, deliver a lesson, carry out an assessment and evaluate both the student's progress and his teaching strategies. This can be seen in the teaching training cycle. (David Coffey Tuesday, August 6, 2013)