Serious breakdown in teacher vetting/watching/etc

[CommanderJameson]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-1672...

Firstly, it defies belief that this chap was able to carry on doing what he did for so long, given that there were a large number of reports about him. It also defies belief that of 30 reports, only 11 were formally handled.

Secondly, why do they all look just like this?

[poo at Paul's]

It's true, he'd have failed the "PH Pedo test!!" I mean, look how "grainy" he looks for a start!!

[singlecoil]

"The incidents included Leat taking photographs of pupils on his mobile phone, and kissing and cuddling them."

From the other evidence discovered it's evident that he has been involved in criminal behaviour, but the incidents in the classroom, reported above, wouldn't, I would have thought, led to peeople screaming for his head.