Harvey Willgoose’s family says ‘too many red flags’ missed before school stabbing

The family of Harvey Willgoose, a 15-year-old who was fatally stabbed at All Saints Catholic High School in Sheffield one year ago, believes his death was preventable due to missed warning signs. A report commissioned by the school's trust revealed failures in leadership, record-keeping, and implementation of national policy regarding student behavior. The review highlighted that concerns about weapons and escalating behaviors were not addressed effectively, and crucial safeguarding records were not reviewed before and after the perpetrator's transfer to the school. The family is advocating for the full report to be published so other schools can learn from the identified mistakes and prevent similar tragedies. They are calling for better training and record-keeping in schools nationally.

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