Eton said it took any allegations 'extremely seriously', would investigate thoroughly and take appropriate disciplinary action. The protest comes after a dossier was sent from former and current pupils to the governors listing abuse and harassment at the 456-year-old school which was ranked the best independent School of the Year in 2020 by TES. 'Their voices will be heard. The claims were just days after pupils at Latymer Upper School in Hammersmith, west London said their school hasa 'rape culture'. The testimonials on the site are all anonymous as explained by founder Sara. The Independent has approached Dulwich College for comment. Everyone's Invited allows users to post their . 'Sexual harassment and abuse have no place at Latymer or in the wider world. The media, and the founder of Everyone's Invited, are striving to present this as a very widespread problem, although the exact nature of the problem is not known. Black History Studies sessions with Heads of Subject and departments on curriculum reviews for Junior and Lower School for September 2022. He also said that the Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted) should be responsible for the safeguarding inspections of independent schools, rather than an inspection regime appointed by the school themselves, which is what the current system allows. Our ethos is one of respect and support for others in all we do and we are, as a school, committed to gender equity and to the elimination of discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, race, age, disability or religious belief. These accounts are heartbreaking as they are outraging. He also said "I think schools are quite frankly struggling with the sheer scale of this", and that it's not right that girls are "having to run the gauntlet of sexual harassment, misogyny, the sending of nudes, unsolicited or indecent images being sent to them. [9] Barnaby Lenon, chairman of the Independent Schools Council, encouraged pupils to inform their schools, in person, about their experiences, saying that it is "difficult" dealing with anonymous statements, of which many "relate to incidents which took place outside school at social events. Social media campaign Everyone's . .cls-1 { One headline, for instance, read: "Dulwich College is a 'breeding ground for sexual predators', former pupil . Sandra Paul, one of Londons top criminal lawyers with firm Kingsley Napley, says her cases of this nature have risen by 50 per cent since March, with dozens of anxious and frightened parents hiring her in a bid to clear their sons names. My son is in year 1 currently, he is so bright (above average at the moment). The abuse of children and young people in all its forms is abhorrent. .cls-1 { The D&I Strands are a core focus and have emerged from global, societal and internal areas identified as drivers of necessary change. As well as our highly experienced pupil welfare officer, our school counsellors and designated safeguarding lead and form tutors, our students or alumni can speak with any teacher they feel comfortable talking with. DC IAM Here month spotlights the LGBTQ+ communitys histories and their many contributions. 'When an allegation is reported to us, we follow the appropriate processes, including referral to and involvement with outside agencies and the police if appropriate, and work with our young people to ensure they feel empowered and supported. The leading private school and the alma mater of highflyers from a range of industries, from Hugh Grant to Lily Cole, was named more than any other school on Everyones Invited, a website created for students and other former pupils to report claims of sexual harassment. If you would like to share your experience please submit it below. He said: Schools should be places where all children feel safe and are protected from harm, and the allegations of sexual abuse that we have seen over recent days are abhorrent. Ofsted. She started the viral campaign last summer with friends after she realised that she wasnt the only one who had spent her teens being forced into sexually compromising situations. The litany of allegations, labelled really distressing by the childrens commissioner, have sparked nationwide concern, and have prompted calls including from education secretary Gavin Williamson for pupils to come forward to their schools to report abuse they have suffered. This Dulwich Post, film and PowerPoint will be followed up in the Easter holidays with a formal letter with more granular detail on many of the actions, as confirmed by our Governors, but I am conscious that the community wants to know what is being planned and that any vacuum can be filled with fear, doubt and misinformation. My daughter is really happy in JAGS, she doesn't want to move at all but we were thinking to apply for Eltham College just because her younger brother. The group will collaborate with childrens services and with the police and will work with child and adolescent psychologists, she said. TheD&I Forumis made up of pupil representatives from every form group and who meet once a term to discuss and feedback on D&I questions and actions. Students at Dulwich College, SSLP schools and other schools with which we have connections are invited to join weekly guest speakers, whose talks have included Identity by Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin and Being happy in your own skin by Pam Dusu. "[30], Chief Constable Simon Bailey, who is also the National Police Chiefs' Council lead on child protection, said that "this is the next scandal" within schools. This is a widespread, endemic issue. [9], Latymer Upper School made a statement condemning the actions described in the testimonies, calling them "deeply disturbing",[9] before informing the police. Channel 4 News has uncovered strong evidence that . I am truly sorry. Headteacher David Goodhew said he was 'troubled' by the anonymous allegations made online. In total, more than 3,000 allegations have been made against British schools on the campaigns Instagram page. Dulwich College, the nearby boys' school, says it is meeting with victims and holding an external investigation into any claims relating to its pupils. It recently contacted students and alumni to offer support and its head teacher, David Goodhew, said that he was troubled by the anonymous allegations. Joe Spence, Dulwich Colleges headmaster, wrote to parents to inform them of the action it had taken after receiving allegations of criminal sexual harassment by its students. Dulwich is an all-boys school. 'We recognise the urgent need for systemic change and we at Highgate are fully committed to playing our part. Contact -Michael Ignatieff. Last week we swiftly opened a solution focused dialogue to address the full spectrum of pupil concerns. Dulwich College in south-east London and Latymer Upper in Hammersmith two institutions named on Everyones Invited have now started reporting their own pupils to police and local authorities, and some people are going straight to the police. [36], Jeremy Miles, the Education Minister in Wales, said the issue "is a priority for us here in Wales too". Everyones Invited was set up by 22-year-old Soma Sara, who went to Wycombe Abbey in Buckinghamshire, a girls boarding school, and is now studying for an English MA at University College London. Staff at the school reportedly identified pupils to the Metropolitan Police in the wake of the claims. The great majority of Dulwich College pupils are considerate and respectful towards others; they are acknowledged to be grounded, reflective, and curious and engaged with the world. 'How much can business take?' Last week, Latymer Upper School in Hammersmith reported allegations of sexual abuse to the police, according to the Times . The majority of her work concerns defending allegations of sexual misconduct. +44 (0)20 7814 1200, Charities - Litigation, Crisis & Investigations, - Applications for Registration in Financial Services, - Brexit - What EU citizens living in the UK need to know, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Services anglo-franais de Kingsley Napley, Everyones Invited the devastating backlash begins, please contact a member of our criminal litigation team, Sexual Offences - Find out how we can help. Our criminal lawyer experts address some of the most frequently asked questions regarding sexual offence allegations. 'The Governing Body has commissioned an immediate external review of the allegations led by a team of professionals with expertise in this field. Former pupils from the school include Sir Ernest Shackleton, Bob Monkhouse, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Nigel Farage. SCHOOL ADDRESS. Kings College School in Wimbledon, southwest London where the tuition fees are 20,000 a year was another private school to become a target of rape culture accusations after an open later was circulated alleging that it is a hotbed of sexual violence. 'To support and extend the work parents do in their role as first educators, we have also brought forward the delivery of our (recently consulted on) RSHE programme. Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) and the Wellbeing Curriculum, The promotion of equity, diversity and inclusion, Curriculum Development and wider learning. Our criminal lawyers are astute, supportive and highly sophisticated, particularly known for providing strategic, sensible and practical advice. The scandal that has arisen over the allegations was escalated last night, 25 March, after Dulwich became the first school to report its own pupils to the police. When I first wrote to you about the Open Letter from Samuel Schulenberg OA I assured you of regular updates outlining how the College would respond to the allegations made and the accompanying reports from individuals who testified to experiencing abuse or harassment. Some like it, NOT! Sandra Paulis a partner in ourCriminal Litigation team. Please see our Policies section, and in particular (but not only): Sharing Nudes and Semi-Nudes (Including Sexting). 'We have encouraged affected pupils to refer any matters to the police as these are criminal matters. The full version of this articlewas published in the Evening Standardon 5 July 2021which you can read byclicking here. ', Latymer Upper School in Hammersmith, London, contacted pupils and alumni to offer support after youngsters reported a 'toxic environment' at the 20,000-a-year school (file photo). 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