Colm O'Connor: Fighting bullying cannot work in a school system exclusionary by design 

There is a culture in which some parents, teachers, school leaders, and institutions act as role models for exclusion — to have truly inclusive schools we need to change that

We need to speak about the reality of the education system and its impact on young people.

Last month, the Minister for Education, Norma Foley launched a new anti-bullying initiative, which would, she said, help our schools to work together towards a diverse and inclusive society.

Entitled ‘Cineáltas’, the Irish word for kindness, the plan has important content and of course is to be welcomed: but can it deliver on its stated aim?