Swalecliffe Community Primary School

Case Summary

The claimant's claim against Swalecliffe Community Primary School was struck out under Rule 38 of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024. The tribunal had warned the claimant on 14 February 2026 that it was considering striking out the claim due to lack of active pursuit, but the claimant failed to respond or 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 or request a hearing to explain why the claim should not be struck out.

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

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Sarah Dickers Respondent: Swalecliffe Community 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