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

Just one consequence of Glasgow's education cuts: the loss of lunchtime and after-school clubs for pupils

https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/24662602.real-cost-glasgows-ongoing-cuts-education/

Getting ready for @STUCwomen Conference next week. Speeches nearly finished! Looking forward to meeting all the @EISUnion and other union delegates 💜 #STUCwomen24

"I cannot sleep with the worry."

Teachers and parents have spoken to @heraldscotland about the very real impacts of education cuts in Glasgow.

Today is World Menopause Day.

We’ve been working with @scotgovhealth to share information and encourage positive discussion about the menopause.

You can access our resources to learn more about what to expect and how to manage symptoms: https://www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/blog/news/world-menopause-day-resource-pack/

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Archive Material

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