Hampton Primary School Academy

Case Summary

Barbara Farmer's claim against Hampton Primary School Academy was struck out under Rule 38 of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 because the claim had not been actively pursued. The claimant failed to respond to a warning letter dated 14 February 2026 inviting explanation or requesting a hearing.

The claim was struck out because it had not been actively pursued and the claimant failed to respond to the tribunal's warning letter dated 14 February 2026 that gave an opportunity to explain why the claim should not be struck out or to request a hearing.

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

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Barbara Farmer Respondent: Hampton Primary School Academy JUDGMENT The claim is struck out. REASONS 1. The Tribunal wrote to the claimant on 14 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 2 May 2026