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

The EIS will tomorrow (Thursday) stage a protest against planned cuts to Instrumental Music Tuition in Stirling schools. The demonstration will be held outside Stirling Council Headquarters, Old Viewforth, from 0900hrs on Thursday 13 February. #EISNews

The demonstration has…

When will teachers in Scotland finally receive all their backdated pay? The @EISUnion is seeking an answer - while teachers have been left feeling like pinballs. @TesScotland

Looking for a new challenge? There are currently three vacancies within our Area Officer team for permanent, full-time positions, based in Edinburgh/Glasgow or Dundee.

Duties of Area Officers within the EIS include representation of individual members in grievance and…

'No one goes to their work to be abused. That includes teachers.'

https://www.heraldscotland.com/politics/viewpoint/24920149.simple-truth-need-teachers/

@RozFoyer @ScottishTUC

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Archive Material

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