All Saints Catholic High School has outlined the measures it has introduced to support pupils following the fatal stabbing of student Harvey Willgoose, as young people continue to share the impact the tragedy has had on them.

Harvey, a pupil at All Saints Catholic High School, was stabbed to death at school in February 2025. His death had a profound effect on the school community, with students left to process the loss of a fellow pupil and the trauma surrounding his death.

Today, 22 October, marks the anniversary of the sentencing of Mohammed Umar Khan, the 15-year-old killer of Harvey Willgoose, who stabbed his fellow student outside their school cafeteria.

Harvey’s friends have spoken out for the first time about the “massive” impact his death has had on their lives, describing how they now avoid parties and school, are more cautious about who they speak to and no longer feel able to attend Sheffield United matches, the team Harvey supported.

A spokesperson for All Saints Catholic High School said: “The school and the trust have taken many steps following the tragic loss of Harvey.”

These include increased access to counselling, specialist psychological support and additional safeguarding measures.

The school brought in an on-site educational psychologist specialising in trauma and increased counselling provision. Staff have also received training from children’s psychological support charity Unravel to help them recognise signs of trauma, with resources incorporated into tutorial sessions and the school’s personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) curriculum.

The school has also worked with Oasis Community Learning Trust to support pupils’ mental health and wellbeing.

Additional security measures include handheld metal detectors, used by trained staff where they suspect a pupil is carrying a prohibited item. An anonymous reporting system, known as Whisper, also allows students, parents and staff to raise concerns by email or text.

Working with South Yorkshire Police, the school has introduced monthly drop-in sessions for pupils to discuss concerns and learn about knife crime. Students in Years 7, 8 and 9 have also attended knife crime awareness assemblies.

The Trust said all recommendations from the independent Shaw Report, commissioned following Harvey’s death, had been implemented.

They said: “Harvey’s death was a profound tragedy and his loss is remembered every day by our community. Our thoughts and deepest sympathies remain with Harvey’s family.”