Swale Academies Trust

Case Summary

The claimant's claim against Swale Academies Trust was struck out. The tribunal issued a warning letter on 27 January 2026 notifying the claimant of its intention to strike out the claim because it had not been actively pursued. The claimant failed to respond to the letter, and the claim was accordingly struck out.

The claim was struck out because the claimant had not actively pursued the claim and failed to respond to the tribunal's warning letter issued on 27 January 2026 giving the claimant an opportunity to explain why the claim should not be struck out or to request a hearing.

• •whether claim should be struck out under Rule 38 of Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 for lack of active pursuit

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Miss J Slann Respondent: Swale Academies Trust JUDGMENT The claim is struck out. REASONS 1. The Tribunal wrote to the claimant on 27 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 24 March 2026