Peter Burr and Peter Webb - GUILTY pleas
Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2017 11:40 pm
I expect others are now aware of this.
See Headmaster's letter.
Hopefully their sentences will reflect the severity of their crimes
Dear Old Blue,
I have undertaken to keep you updated on the criminal justice proceedings that relate to allegations of non-recent abuse at the School and so write to follow up the letter to you from my predecessor, sent in July, which provided information about charges against four former teachers.
Since then, another former teacher, Peter Burr, has pleaded guilty on 11 October at Lewes Crown Court to nine counts of indecent assault against boys at the School between 1969 and 1972. He is due to be sentenced on 8 November.
Peter Webb, who pleaded guilty last month to 11 counts of indecent assault on boys at the School between 1974 and 1984, appeared for sentencing at Lewes Crown Court on 12 October, but the judge delayed passing sentence until 2 November.
As I have said previously, my thoughts are with those who suffered at the hands of adults who, to commit these offences, took advantage of the trust placed in them. I have no doubt that it has taken great courage for survivors to come forward and, by assisting the police, bring to justice those who made them suffer.
We are committed to ensuring that the experience of every pupil at Christ’s Hospital is positive, a safe and happy one. While I have absolute confidence that the processes and procedures we have in place today are effective and were deemed as such by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, I recognise that there is no room for complacency where safeguarding is concerned. It remains a priority for the School and we will continue to challenge ourselves to ensure that Christ’s Hospital provides the safest and happiest possible environment for our students.
We would always encourage anyone who has been a victim of abuse to come forward. A report can be made in a number of ways:
Our dedicated email address – safeguarding@christs-hospital.org.uk – is staffed by a small team of specialists who can respond to your concerns or pass them on to the relevant authorities. All approaches will be dealt with sympathetically and in complete confidence.
Sussex police can be reached on 01273 470101.
There are a number of organisations providing support for victims of child sexual abuse including NAPAC (the National Association of People Abused in Childhood) on 0808 801 0331 and the NSPCC on 0808 800 5000.
Please be assured that I will continue to keep Old Blues informed on these matters as far as I am able. This may be by individual letter or by notice posted on the CHOBA website at www.choba.org.uk.
My best wishes.
See Headmaster's letter.
Hopefully their sentences will reflect the severity of their crimes
Dear Old Blue,
I have undertaken to keep you updated on the criminal justice proceedings that relate to allegations of non-recent abuse at the School and so write to follow up the letter to you from my predecessor, sent in July, which provided information about charges against four former teachers.
Since then, another former teacher, Peter Burr, has pleaded guilty on 11 October at Lewes Crown Court to nine counts of indecent assault against boys at the School between 1969 and 1972. He is due to be sentenced on 8 November.
Peter Webb, who pleaded guilty last month to 11 counts of indecent assault on boys at the School between 1974 and 1984, appeared for sentencing at Lewes Crown Court on 12 October, but the judge delayed passing sentence until 2 November.
As I have said previously, my thoughts are with those who suffered at the hands of adults who, to commit these offences, took advantage of the trust placed in them. I have no doubt that it has taken great courage for survivors to come forward and, by assisting the police, bring to justice those who made them suffer.
We are committed to ensuring that the experience of every pupil at Christ’s Hospital is positive, a safe and happy one. While I have absolute confidence that the processes and procedures we have in place today are effective and were deemed as such by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, I recognise that there is no room for complacency where safeguarding is concerned. It remains a priority for the School and we will continue to challenge ourselves to ensure that Christ’s Hospital provides the safest and happiest possible environment for our students.
We would always encourage anyone who has been a victim of abuse to come forward. A report can be made in a number of ways:
Our dedicated email address – safeguarding@christs-hospital.org.uk – is staffed by a small team of specialists who can respond to your concerns or pass them on to the relevant authorities. All approaches will be dealt with sympathetically and in complete confidence.
Sussex police can be reached on 01273 470101.
There are a number of organisations providing support for victims of child sexual abuse including NAPAC (the National Association of People Abused in Childhood) on 0808 801 0331 and the NSPCC on 0808 800 5000.
Please be assured that I will continue to keep Old Blues informed on these matters as far as I am able. This may be by individual letter or by notice posted on the CHOBA website at www.choba.org.uk.
My best wishes.