Mr H Howlett v Michael Hall School Ltd

Case No: 2301618/2021

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Mr H Howlett Respondent: Michael Hall School Limited Heard at: London South (in person) On: 15, 16 April 2024, 2 – 6 Sept 2024 Before: EJ Harley Representation: Claimant: Mr Kennan, (Counsel) Respondent: Ms Laxton (Counsel)

JUDGMENT The claimant was unfairly dismissed by the respondent. His claim is well founded and succeeds.

REASONS

1. The claimant was employed as a teacher by the respondent, an independent school, from 1/9/2015 until 4/12/2021. The claim concerns his dismissal on the basis of gross misconduct in respect of alleged safeguarding incidents, the first concerning the wearing of masks by his class at a school talent show during the Covid-19 pandemic, the other concerning the administration of an educational tri...