Equality: Anti-Racism

Promoting Equality in Education

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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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A Dumfries based lecture writes in to the BBC Radio Scotland Breakfast show, highlighting the important role colleges play in the promotion of life long learning.

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Taking place on 3rd October, the National EIS Organising Conference is an opportunity for Reps and Activists to come together and attend workshops to build their organising skills. Hear from keynote speakers EIS General Secretary, Andrea Bradley & journalist and historian Taj

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EIS National Officer for Further Education Sarah Collins spoke on BBC Radio Scotland Lunchtime Live this afternoon regarding the current financial situation in Scotland's colleges.

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The report on Scotland’s Colleges 2026 by Audit Scotland reports a picture of a collective of colleges who reported surplus in 2020/21 becoming a collective of colleges reporting deficits which are predicted to continue for the next few years, despite additional Scottish

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