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EIS Policies and Publications: Document List

Monday, March 22, 2010
» Challenging Racism
Challenging racism is part of our responsibility as educators. It is about creating a culture of equality and respect. It is about allowing all learners, children and young people to achieve their potential.

Thursday, March 18, 2010
» Leadership in Schools
This policy paper sets out EIS policy and thinking in relation to leadership in schools.

Thursday, March 18, 2010
» Race Equality Duty
The Race Equality Duty was introduced into legislation in the Race Relations (amendment) Act 2000. It means that public bodies have a statutory General Duty, section 71(1) of the act, to promote race equality.

Wednesday, July 08, 2009
» LGBT Guidelines


Wednesday, July 08, 2009
» Gypsy and Travellers
There is no one simple definition of Gypsy/Traveller. There are minority ethnic, professional, trade, craft and business communities which travel, each with a rich history, culture, religion, dialect or language.

Thursday, February 05, 2009
» Curriculum for Excellence Bulletin
The EIS has published its first dedicated Curriculum for Excellence Bulletin for teachers, as it attempts to support active engagement with the programme in all schools.

Thursday, January 15, 2009
» For Better or For Worse? Scotland Transformed 1980 - 2008
For Better or For Worse? Scotland Transformed 1980 - 2008

Friday, January 09, 2009
» Age Discrimination
Research into age discrimination has shown consistently that it is likely to affect everyone at work at some time. Young and older workers experience it.

Tuesday, November 11, 2008
» PROMOTING LEADERSHIP
The Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) has launched a new publication that aims to foster and promote leadership in Scotland's schools. The new EIS publication, which is being sent to every school in Scotland, highlights the leadership role that all

Monday, September 08, 2008
» Changes to local government pension scheme
Changes to local government pension scheme

Thursday, September 04, 2008
» The Gender Equality Duty
What is the Gender Equality Duty all about and what will it do? All public authorities in Scotland, from April 2007, must be able to provide evidence of progress towards eliminating discrimination, as well as promoting equality between women and men.

Tuesday, May 01, 2007
» Teaching Children from Refugee and Asylum seeking Families
Very vulnerable children, many of whom have fled from terrible experiences are being educated in mainstream schools in Scotland. Talking to the teachers involved directly with the education of children of asylum seekers reveals what a special job it is.

Tuesday, May 01, 2007
» Islamophobia
Advice and guidance on combatting Islamophobia and racism against the background of recent events but which apply in any conflict situation.

Tuesday, May 01, 2007
» Putting Teachers at the Heart of Health Promoting Schools
An EIS response for teachers in schools on healthy eating, physical activity and emotional well-being for teachers and pupils.

Tuesday, May 01, 2007
» Supporting Teachers, Tackling Indiscipline
Key EIS policy documents and advice on pupil behaviour in Scotland's schools.

Thursday, March 01, 2007
» Violence against Women
Effects of gender related violence and domestic abuse at work - what can trade unions do to help?

Thursday, March 01, 2007
» The Disability Equality Duty
What is the Disability Equality Duty all about and what will it do. From December 2006, all public authorities will be required to actively promote disability equality. The definition of disability is that used by the Disability Discrimination Act.

Thursday, March 01, 2007
» Asylum Seekers and Refugees
Advice on supporting initiatives to end racism against asylum seekers and refugees.

Friday, September 01, 2006
» Breaking Down the Barriers: Sectarianism
the committee decided that it would refer to Catholic/Protestant sectarianism. This is not to ignore sectarianism within other religions but to recognise that this particular sectarian divide is a much publicised aspect of Scottish society.

Tuesday, March 01, 2005
» Challenging Sexism
All educational establishments and local authorities are required to comply with sex discrimination legislation. There should be clear policies and guidance to help teachers and all staff to promote gender equality.

Wednesday, December 01, 2004
» Bullying and Harassment
EIS policy document and advice on tackling bullying and harassment in education.

Friday, October 01, 2004
» Breaking Down the Barriers: Gender Jigsaw
As knowledge of teaching and learning improves, it is accompanied by changes in organisation, teaching methods, assessment and curricula, and a greater awareness and understanding of the barriers to education and learning.

Wednesday, August 01, 2001
» Human Rights Act: Information for Schools
A leaflet giving the rights, concepts and implications for schools of the Human Rights Act.

Wednesday, August 01, 2001
» Human Rights Act: Implications for Employment - Leaflet 2
This leaflet is to provide EIS members with a brief guide to the possible employment implications of the Human Rights Act, 1998. As the Act is a ‘living instrument’ it is difficult to give precise advice about each and every potential situation.

Wednesday, August 01, 2001
» Human Rights Act: Implications for Education - Leaflet 1
A brief guide to the possible employment implications of the Human Rights Act 1998.