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World Refugee Day 2025

For World Refugee Day, we are reflecting on education practices that celebrate the first language and culture of refugees and migrants by sharing some of our members’ experiences. What are some ways you celebrate the first culture and language of refugee and migrant learners?

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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.

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).

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EIS @eisunion ·

2 Jul

You've earned your summer break after a year of hard work delivering quality education under pressure.

But over the summer, the campaign continues.

✅Vote YES to strike
✅Vote YES to ASOS

It is time tackle unsustainable workload #SU4QE

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EIS @eisunion ·

1 Jul

Before you switch off for a well-earned break, switch on to your ballot.

Vote YES to strikes ☑️
Vote YES to ASOS ☑️

The only way to progress our aims to reduce workload is for members to stand firmly together and vote overwhelmingly in this consultative ballot

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EIS @eisunion ·

30 Jun

Every EIS member must use their vote and use it to vote YES YES.

Reduced contact time will help to deliver more jobs for new teachers and reduced workload for current teachers, it’s a win win!

Vote YES YES to WIN WIN #SU4QE