Mrs K Hill v Small Steps Preschool (England and Wales : Redundancy) [2026] UKET 6028497/2025 (23 January 2026)

The tribunal found that the dismissal was a genuine redundancy and that the respondent followed the required procedures, making the dismissal fair.

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Citation: [2026] UKET 6028497/2025
Parties: Claimant: Mrs K Hill; Respondent: Small Steps Preschool
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 23 January 2026
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: claim dismissed
Legal Topics: Redundancy

Employment Law Redundancy

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Parties

Mrs K Hill

Claimant

Small Steps Preschool

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant's dismissal constituted a fair redundancy under UK employment law

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the dismissal was a genuine redundancy and that the respondent followed the required procedures, making the dismissal fair.

Court Disposition

claim dismissed

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