Joy Lane Primary Foundation School

Case Summary

The claimant's claim against Joy Lane Primary Foundation School was struck out following a warning letter issued on 14 February 2026. The Tribunal applied Rule 38 of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 on the basis that the claim 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.

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

• •Whether the claim should be struck out for failure to actively pursue

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Gillian Smith Respondent: Joy Lane Primary Foundation School 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; • 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. 2. The claim is therefore struck out. Employment Judge Andrews 1 May 2026