Preston Primary School and Kent County Council

Case Summary

The claimant's claim against Preston Primary School and Kent County Council was struck out after the tribunal gave notice on 28 October 2026 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 tribunal's letter offering an opportunity to explain why the claim should not be struck out or to request a hearing.

The claim was struck out because the claimant failed to actively pursue it and did not respond to the tribunal's warning letter offering an opportunity to explain why the claim should not be struck out.

• •whether claim should be struck out under Rule 38 for lack of active pursuit

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: V Beale Respondent: Preston Primary School Kent County Council JUDGMENT The claim is struck out. REASONS 1. The Tribunal wrote to the claimant on 28 October 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