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

Join us this Saturday at the EIS Glasgow Area Office for our PACT training session: The Nature of Poverty

PACT is a professional learning offer for educators in Scotland, rooted in the principles of social justice and equity.

This is an in person session from 10:00am – 1:00pm,

The EIS is supporting Workplace Day of Action for Palestine tomorrow 14th of May 2026 ✊ 🍉#Workplaces4Palestine

There is still time to sign up for our upcoming in-person PACT Training.

Check the EIS website for details on sign up and what PACTIVSIM could do for your school!

Dates for your diary✨📣

We still have space in upcoming in person PACT training sessions!

The PACT Programme delivers poverty-related professional learning sessions to empower teachers and schools in minimising the damage of poverty on scottish education and our learners.

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Archive Material

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