Irish Teacher: Why I believe children in single-sex schools are trapped in a fear-control model

I feel uncomfortable when I see little children in square blazers heading to their single-sex school

Jennifer Horgan. Pic: Larry Cummins

I was relieved to see Norma Foley roll back on her ‘interim’ plans this week. I admire anyone who is willing to change their position. Let’s hope real and meaningful reform follows.

The whole saga has got me thinking about how politicians go about leading their countries and how we often mirror their behaviour in schools. This is particularly true when it comes to the age-old combination of fear and control.