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

First picket of the week gathering at Glasgow Caledonian University Tuesday 10th November. EIS and UCU out on strike today to defend jobs. SAVE THE 100! #GCU @EISUnion @UCUScotland

Continued strike action at GCU to protect jobs and quality education.

No compulsory redundancies at GCU, save the 100!

Join our picket we'll be here until 11!!

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GCU spent around £4,500,000 on land purchases just this year, yet they want to cut 100 jobs at the university.

Is land more important than the staff and the provision of quality education at GCU?

Stop the Cuts. Save the 100🛟

EIS, TUC and STUC Write to Princess Royal, Scottish and UK Governments over Continuing Disputes at City of Glasgow College

Archive Material

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