Equality: Anti-Racism

Promoting Equality in Education

Latest Initiatives

A Diverse Workforce
A diverse workforce reflects a multi-cultural and multi-racial Scottish society at all levels, promoting greater understanding and cohesion, towards the creation of a fairer and more inclusive society;
Mobilising for Anti-Racism at Work
The EIS has produced Anti-racist Leadership Learning Resource for EIS Equality Reps, Trade Union Reps, Local Association Secretaries and Branch Secretaries.
Refugee Week Video
For Refugee Week, we have made a short film that shows the journey of the EIS Welcome Packs that extend a warm welcome to migrant and refugee children into Scottish schools.
National EIS BAME Network
The EIS Equality Department are now working with the EIS Glasgow BAME Network to develop a National Network for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Members.
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Welcome to EIS Equality – Anti-racism

The EIS is committed to the promotion of sound learning, rooted in equality. We oppose racism in all its forms, and advocate for educational establishments to be safe, inclusive environments for all children, young people and staff.

On this area of our website, you can find out more about the EIS’s work towards race equality, access opportunities, events and learning, and useful anti-racist learning resources.

If you have a suggestion for what you think should be included on the website, please email John Harris (jharris@eis.org.uk).

Learning and Events

Educational Resources

Guidance and Policy

Member Led Activity

Our members at @EISFELAShetland are demonstrating in Lerwick in opposition to the cuts to their jobs, UHI Shetland courses and vital learning centres. Huge turnout from the local community in support. FE needs funded! @ThinkUHI @scotgov @ScotFundCouncil @ShetIslandsCll @EISUnion

Huge turnout in Shetland right now of @EISFELAShetland & the wider community, demonstrating their opposition to major cuts to staff, courses & learning centers at UHI Shetland. @Shetnews @BBCScotlandNews @STVNews
@GraemeDeyMSP @GlasgowPam @Ross_Greer @ScotFundCouncil @ThinkUHI

'We wont let them divide us & point the finger at refugees, asylum seekers, our Muslim community and anyone who dares speak up for peace', Deputy General Secretary @lindasomervill
#StopTheHate #StopRacism

The EIS is adding the Union’s voice to the call to end conversion practices in Scotland.

We are asking members who have experiences related to conversion practices to respond to a short survey.

The survey can be accessed via the link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2SQBX29

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Archive Material

View our archived material on Anti-Racism within Scotland’s education system