The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

Case Summary

The claimant's claim against The Thinking Schools Academy Trust was struck out under Rule 38 of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024. The Tribunal had written to the claimant on 31 January 2026 warning that it was considering striking out the claim on the basis that it had not been actively pursued. The claimant failed to respond to the opportunity to explain why the claim should not be struck out or to request a hearing, and the claim was therefore struck out.

The claim was struck out under Rule 38 of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 because the claim had not been actively pursued and the claimant failed to respond to a warning letter dated 31 January 2026 that gave the claimant an opportunity to explain why the claim should not be struck out or to request a hearing.

• •whether the claim had been actively pursued

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Julia Hoare Respondent: The Thinking Schools Academy Trust JUDGMENT The claim is struck out. REASONS 1. The Tribunal wrote to the claimant on 31 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 April 2026