Case 3303478/2024 · Employment Tribunal
Claimant v The Grove Independent School Limited — 2025
- Case reference
- 3303478/2024
- Decision date
- 17 June 2025
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Anstis Representation
- Venue
- Reading
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Claimant
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe tribunal found that the respondent had failed to comply with the consultation requirement in section 188 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992. On that basis, the claim for a protective award succeeded.
The award was made in respect of the claimants who worked at the respondent’s establishment at 20 Redland Drive, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK5 8HD and who were dismissed as redundant on or after 8 December 2023. The protected period was stated to begin on 8 December 2023 and last for 90 days, and the Recoupment Regulations were said to apply.
The judgment also records that the claimants had brought other claims which were still continuing and would be dealt with in separate judgment or judgments if necessary. No monetary sum is set out in this judgment for the protective award, only the length of the protected period and the fact that the award succeeds.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Protective award claim under section 188 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992; the tribunal found the respondent failed to comply with section 188 and made a protective award for the claimants who worked at the respondent’s establishment and were dismissed as redundant on or after 8 December 2023. | Upheld | — | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- section 188 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992
Official outcome judgment PDF
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