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.
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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

The Teachers’ Panel of the SNCT met to consider the lack of progress on the Scottish Government’s manifesto commitment to reduce the weekly class contact time maximum for teachers in Scotland to 21 hours. #EISNews

We warmly welcome you to join us on Saturday 7th December, 10am-2pm, in the Glasgow Area Office, for Strengthening Family Engagement.

Delivered by Strathclyde University, this course will support practitioners to consider the role of parents and families in their setting and to…

Today is International day of Disabled Persons. Disabled workers bring a wealth of skills and experience to our profession. Unfortunately, many struggle to access the reasonable adjustments they require to fully and effectively participate in working life on an equal basis with…

"We have seen alarming behaviour where some boys are exhibiting sexually aggressive behaviour towards women teachers, controlling behaviours towards women and violent behaviour. The verbal abuse is disgusting, and sexual assault has occurred." #16days #VAWG

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Archive Material

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