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

Today is #EqualPayDay. Though the last decades saw progress on reducing the gender pay gap – the gap between pay for men and women in Scotland has now risen by 30% in one year. This concerning development is largely driven by significant gender pay disparity in the public sector.…

EIS Assistant Secretary David Belsey will be speaking this Saturday at the national demo in Glasgow.

Assemble Glasgow Green, 11:30am. ✊Join us to stand in solidarity.

4⃣0⃣This year is the 40th anniversary of the St Andrew's Day Anti-Racism march and rally.

To celebrate, we're seeking to collate photographs and memories from the past 40 years.

If you have anything to contribute, please email info@stuc.org.uk

4 DAYS before 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 national demo in Glasgow

📣 @scottishtuc is one of the co-organisers and we're delighted to announce deputy general secretary @daveSTUC will be speaking

The demonstration is also supported by @PCS_Scotland @RMT_scotland @EISunion @UCUScotland @FBUScotland

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Archive Material

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