LGBT Network

Created on: 15 Jul 2014 | Last modified: 06 Nov 2025

Unfortunately discrimination does happen in workplaces. If you would like to talk to someone about being an LGBT teacher in Scotland please contact LGBT@eis.org.uk where you will be put in touch with a classroom teacher or a college lecturer for information and advice in complete confidence.

The EIS LGBT+ Network is an informal network which meets 2-3 times per year and shares information and updates between meetings. Details about the next meeting of the network will follow shortly. 

The Network:

  • Connects EIS members who identify as LGBT+ or as allies for LGBT+ equality
  • Advises the Equality Committee on LGBT+ equality and discrimination issues
  • Provides opportunities for members to attend events, CPD, conferences and seminars
  • Keeps members up to date with equality news and initiatives
  • Gives members the chance to shape EIS policy

 

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LGBT Network Meeting - Wednesday 19 November 2025, 5-6pm 

The next meeting of the EIS LGBT Network will provide a supportive space for LGBT colleagues and allies to share their experiences and perspectives on LGBT inclusive education in the current context, and focus on the EIS's developing work in relation to responding to the impact of recent legal decisions in relation to transgender people's rights. The agenda will also include an update on the EIS's anti-far right work in relation to LGBT matters.

The meeting will take place online (via Teams) on Wednesday 19 November 2025, from 5-6pm.

Please register your interest in attending via our online booking form.

Please note, the meeting time has been adjusted to 5-6pm to enable members to attend the Time for Inclusive Education (TIE) Webinar ‘Observing the Classroom’ beforehand. The TIE webinar will provide a practical showcase of LGBT Inclusive Education work demonstrated through academic research.

Members wishing to attend TIE’s webinar beforehand can register here.

 

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If you would like more information on the LGBT Network, or are interested in joining, please contact Natalie Carroll. 

For copies of the LGBT Guidelines or the 10 reasons to join the EIS leaflet please contact Natalie Carroll in the EIS Equality Department or telephone 0131 225 6244.