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

This Saturday we will be marching in London with the Together Alliance. BUT we will also be dancing🕺

Join us for an unforgettable Together Alliance & House Against Hate music event in Trafalgar Square on 28 March✊

Line up includes Leigh Anne // Joy Crookes // Self Esteem //

The voices of division in our country are growing louder. Those who preach division are becoming more confident. The march bring together voices of unity and solidarity, not racism.

Together we can reject narratives of division and racism.
Together we can build solidarity across

The EIS is encouraging as many members and activists as possible to travel to the march in London. We are strongly encouraging members to book a travel ticket with Stand Up To Racism Scotland - ScotlandTravelsTogether!

More info and travel booking: https://www.eis.org.uk/meetings-and-events/marchrally28mar

TODAY!

Come to the Cathedral St enterance at City of Glasgow College at 3pm today for a solidarity demo with the riverside welding lecturers.

We demand safe working and learning conditions.

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Archive Material

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