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

Education Scotland is recruiting volunteer teachers and practitioners to form curriculum area collaboration groups as part of the next stage of the Curriculum Improvement Cycle.

Recruitment for remaining areas will commence in early 2025. Find out more:

As part of the EIS’s plans to launch the next phase of our PACT Programme & build upon the EIS’s anti-poverty work and equity related professional learning, we are seeking to recruit and train new EIS PACTivists in every Local Authority.

Find out more:

First day of #STUCWomen24 comes to a close after some brilliant and moving contributions. The EIS delegation will be back at conference tomorrow, representing our women members.

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Archive Material

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