The case against William Vahey, which came about in 2014, is significant in demonstrating the failures of an ineffective recruitment process within Schools. Vahey, who was later revealed as a prolific sex offender, sexually abused over 54 pupils at Southbank International School (London) over a 4 year period. Although it is clear that there were other shortfalls in the safer recruitment practices and procedures, the interview process for the role was insufficient.
