New Horizons Academy and Thinking Schools Academy Trust

Case Summary

The claimant's claim against New Horizons Academy and Thinking Schools Academy Trust was struck out under Rule 38 of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024. The Tribunal issued a warning letter on 2 February 2026 indicating it was considering striking out the claim on the grounds that it had not been actively pursued, and gave the claimant an opportunity to respond or request a hearing. The claimant did not reply, and the claim was accordingly struck out.

The claim was struck out because it had not been actively pursued. The claimant failed to respond to a warning letter from the Tribunal dated 2 February 2026 that provided 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: Mrs H Bell Respondent: New Horizons Academy Thinking Schools Academy Trust JUDGMENT The claim is struck out. REASONS 1. The Tribunal wrote to the claimant on 2 February 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