I love the way that this has been picked up by the media and th relevant facts of the case thrown aside because of the different cultural types involved.
Lets get some facts straight.
That article is lying. There I said it. Its a lie. The teacher in question never sprayed directly at the children, just in a big circular motion in the air. They enjoyed it and for some of the unruly mob that go to that school it was the only way to get their attention without clouting them.
The teacher in question never said anything like "black ********" The teaching assistant in question is shall we say vexed at her own personal hygiene being called into question and has a grudge against the teacher. The judge knew this, they aren't stupid. Thats the reason it was discredited, because again it was a pack of lies by the teaching assistant, who hopefully will never find employment in a position of trust.
As for the child who wet themselves and was made to stand on paper, what would you do? What can you do? The incident happened 5 minutes or so before hometime, no point in ringing the parents as they would already be there. There are no spare clothes for the children to change into and you aren't allowed to help them change either way, especially when you know there is someone with a grudge who will stop at nothing to discredit you.
The disinfectant is a moot point also. When you have children potting seedlings and getting earth under and on their hands, soap and water won't cut it.
Now, how utterly stupid do you feel for grossly over reacting when you have heard the truth rather than a newspaper article from what can only be described as a comic without a red title.