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 ·
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Strikes have resumed at ENU campuses this week.

EIS members at ENU continue to seek a no compulsory redundancy guarantee from ENU management. We remain united to defend jobs and fight for a guarantee of no compulsory redundancies!

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5 May

We recognise progress made in expanding universal free school meals in the primary sector, but more is needed for all school pupils. Free school meals for every child will improve child nutrition, leading to better educational outcomes and less social stigma associated with

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eisunion EIS @eisunion ·
4 May

One aspect that is a significant concern to the EIS is that ASN demands are not being met, and that the gap between ASL legislation and guidance, and practice on the ground, is significant and growing. More resources and professional support need to be put into ASN, and ASN

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eisunion EIS @eisunion ·
4 May

It's May Day, celebrating worker power, 100 years after the general strike - and workers in @EdinburghNapier are on strike today to defend their jobs. EIS striking members and staff at ENU Sighthill this morning.

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