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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eisunion EIS @eisunion ·
20 Jun

Working closely with ESOL students, many of whom have direct or indirect experience of displacement, the course helped me gain a deeper insight into the emotional, legal and practical challenges they may be navigating #RefugeeWeek2025

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eisunion EIS @eisunion ·
20 Jun

During February, as a school we have a "Celebration of Cultural Heritage Week". This is an opportunity for all pupils from S1-6 to join in celebrating their own culture and the culture of others

https://equality.eis.org.uk/anti-racism/world-refugee-day-2025/

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eisunion EIS @eisunion ·
20 Jun

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 #RefugeeWeek2025

https://equality.eis.org.uk/anti-racism/world-refugee-day-2025/

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