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

Stop the War Scotland is organising a conference for anti-war, peace and Palestine solidarity campaigners across Scotland.

Come along and join in⤵️

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It is deeply distressing that more than a quarter of children in Scotland are still living in poverty. You can view our updated guidance on the EIS website. https://www.eis.org.uk/child-poverty/povertyguidance #StandUpToPoverty

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Thank you to everyone who came along to the launch of our updated Anti-Poverty advice, recognising that schools continue to battle the impacts of poverty on children and young people every day.   #StandUpToPoverty

Professor John McKendrick (@GCU_SPIRU) addresses attendees, "There are small things we can do to tackle poverty." #StandUpToPoverty

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Archive Material

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