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.

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

Knowing Your Rights webinar for early career and newly qualified teachers🎓🍎

📅Wed 28th May
⏲️5.30-7pm
📍Online

More info on our website: https://www.eis.org.uk/meetings-and-events/knowingrights

How We Rise - The EIS is hosting an in-person joint equality network meeting this evening for BAME, LGBT, Disabled and Young members (under 30), to discuss intersectionality, solidarity and strategies for taking action within the workplace and beyond, in the context of rising…

Newly qualified teacher in Scotland?

Join our EIS webinar on Wednesday 28th May to get to know your employment rights and learn about short-term contracts and supply teaching.

https://www.eis.org.uk/content/courseregistration

The national Council of the EIS has today agreed to open a consultative industrial action ballot of its members, as a dispute over teacher class contact time intensifies. #EISNews

https://www.eis.org.uk/latest-news/classcontacttimeballot

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Archive Material

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