There's been a massive recruitment drive for male teachers in particular over the past few years.

One reason for the lack of male teachers is due to the fear of false allegations. Very sad.

A male comprehensive teacher I knew was under investigation due to an allegation made by a pupil. He was suspended for nearly a year and in the end resigned. Five years away from retirement.

The girl in question later went to college and made two separate allegations about a lecturer and and a parent of one of the other students.