Future Schools Trust

Case Summary

The claimant's claim against Future Schools Trust was struck out under Rule 38 of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 for lack of active pursuit. The tribunal sent a warning letter on 24 January 2026 giving the claimant an opportunity to respond or request a hearing, but the claimant did not reply.

The claim was struck out because it had not been actively pursued. The tribunal gave the claimant notice and an opportunity to respond to the strike-out warning, but the claimant failed to do so.

• •whether claim was actively pursued
• •strike out application under Rule 38 Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Mrs J Whitehead Respondent: Future Schools Trust JUDGMENT The claim is struck out. REASONS 1. The Tribunal wrote to the claimant on 24 January 2026 warning them that the Tribunal was considering striking out the claim. This was because it appeared to the Tribunal, applying Rule 38 of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024, that • the claim had not been actively pursued; 2. The letter gave the claimant an opportunity to explain why the claim should not be struck out, or to request a hearing at which to do so. The claimant has not replied. 3. The claim is therefore struck out. Employment Judge Andrews 14 March 2026