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 ·
17 Apr

There is still plenty of time to sign up for our hustings events.

Our national hustings will feature education spokespeople from the major parties represented in Holyrood. This will be a chance to reflect on education matters and other important talking points ahead of the

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eisunion EIS @eisunion ·
17 Apr

In your first five years of teaching in Scotland? If you're approaching your first professional update you may want to join our Into Teaching webinar.

We will have speakers from GTCS, Education Scotland and the EIS who will be happy to discuss any questions you might have!

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eisunion EIS @eisunion ·
14 Apr

Still undecided who you want to vote for in May?

Our hustings events will give you the chance to ask those all important questions to your prosective party representatives.

Join us online on Thursday the 30th of April to hear from national education spokespeople, or join us

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10 Apr

As we lead up to the Holyrood 2026 Election, the EIS is giving our members the chance to ask prospective representatives their questions on the issues that matter to them!

Join our National Hustings, online on the 30th of April.

If you'd prefer to attend an in person event, we

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