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

National Officers Augestad and Harvey were in Dundee yesterday for Education Scotland's Anti-Racist Leadership event speaking to Headteachers about how we can disrupt disinformation and implement strategic social dialogue for equality.

This week the Electoral Commission are focussing on encouraging yp to vote in the Scottish Election

Whilst the Commission have focused on 1 week, find resources & others which can be used all year round here: https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/resources/resources-educators/education-resources

The EIS has issued formal 10-day notice of its intention to call its members to take industrial action over workload.

The industrial action will include national days of strike action, additional days of strike action in key target areas, and an ongoing national programme of

EIS General Secretary, Andrea Bradley, appeared on BBC Radio Scotland this morning to discuss the results of the recent ballot on workload and class contact time.

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Archive Material

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