Mrs B Groves v Mr N Faulkner T/a The Drive Prep School

Case Number: 2309481/2025

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Mrs B Groves Respondent: Mr N Faulkner t/a The Drive Prep School Heard at: London South (video/CVP) On: 6 May 2026 Before: Employment Judge Wright Representation: Claimant: In person initially and then represented by Ms Izquierdo a friend Respondent: In person

JUDGMENT The claimant was an employee of the respondent for the purposes of s.230 Employment Rights Act 1996. That aspect of her claim succeeds.

REASONS

1. The hearing started late. This was due to the claimant not being ready to commence the hearing and/or technical difficulties. When the hearing started, the claimant could not be heard. She then switched her camera off to preserve bandwidth. She was asked to switch her camera on, but did not do so.