Platt Church Of England Primary School

Case Summary

The claimant's employment tribunal claim against Platt Church of England Primary School was struck out under Rule 38 of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024. The tribunal gave the claimant notice on 14 February 2026 that it was considering striking out the claim due to lack of active pursuit, and the claimant failed to respond to the opportunity to explain or request a hearing.

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

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

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Nicola Ashenden Respondent: Platt Church Of England Primary 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; 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