The mother of murdered schoolboy Harvey Willgoose has described feeling 'physically sick' after learning that his killer was considered so dangerous that even his own family wanted him followed by police.
Mother Calls for Transparency
Caroline Willgoose, 52, is now demanding the full report into her son's death be released to the public to ensure 'lessons can be learned'. So far, only a summary with ten recommendations has been made public by All Saints Catholic High School in Sheffield. The private review, commissioned by the St Clare Catholic Multi Academy Trust, was shown to the family but never published in its entirety.
The review identified 'several missed opportunities' to address behaviour and manage risk before the stabbing. It noted that safeguarding and behaviour records were not requested or reviewed before Mohammed Umar Khan transferred from another school to All Saints.
Missed Warnings
Harvey's mother believes the full 36-page report must be released for the public to see the 'whole truth'. The document reportedly details 130 incidents involving the killer, linking him to 'knives, weapons, gangs and anger'. However, these early warning signs were not shared with his new school.
Harvey, 15, was fatally stabbed twice in the chest on February 3, 2025, during lunch break. Khan, then aged 15, was found guilty of murder at Sheffield Crown Court and sentenced to 16 years in prison.
Campaign for Change
Since the tragedy, Caroline has been tirelessly campaigning for change. In an interview with The Mirror, she stated: 'This is going to happen again unless they are open and transparent. It's just as though the school has swept it under the carpet and it's business as usual.' She is due to meet the Home Secretary to discuss knife crime, focusing on the 'managed move' system that transfers problem pupils between schools.
'These children should be placed somewhere safe, protecting both them and other children they might harm,' she said.
Killer's History
Regarding the killer, Caroline revealed: 'There were 130 instances in that old school involving him. He shouldn't have been put in a mainstream school. His mum was so worried about him she asked for him to be followed. I felt physically sick when I read that. She was the one who told the school about him having an axe in his gym bag. She was the only one who tried to stop him.'
Caroline added: 'At the other school, there were so many warnings about how dangerous he was. But they didn't know and they didn't look into it. Lessons must be learned from this.'
Educational Efforts
Caroline has been devoting her time to educating young people about the consequences of knife crime. During a talk at a school in Birmingham, she described how the killer showed emotion only when mentioning his family. 'They kids seemed to relate to that. I got messages saying they would report a knife now. That's why I think the main thing is to educate children.'
Personal Grief
Reflecting on her loss, Caroline said: 'He's just on my mind 24/7. I have recurring dreams about having a baby and not being able to hold it. That must be about Harvey because I didn't look after him. What breaks my heart is football nets. They're all still up there. I can't throw them. His cagoule is still hanging up, his coat and his school shoes. His washing is still in my ironing things.'
'I don't go into his bedroom very often because it's heartbreaking. It still smells of him. The door remains shut. But I went in for a cry the other day. We've got a dog, born the day Harvey passed, and he won't even go in that room. It's horrendous. I just want to spare even one family from what we have been through.'
The school was contacted for comment. It is understood the full report was shared with Harvey's family, senior figures in the Local Authority, Sheffield Safeguarding Service, and the Department for Education to support system-wide learning.
