Equality: Anti-Racism

Promoting Equality in Education

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World Refugee Day 2025
For World Refugee Day, we are reflecting on education practices that celebrate the first language and culture of refugees and migrants by sharing some of our members’ experiences. What are some ways you celebrate the first culture and language of refugee and migrant learners?
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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).

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eisunion EIS @eisunion ·
14 Nov

Reminder: We will be hosting a national webinar on 18th November between 6.30pm and 8.00pm on the ballot. This will be an opportunity to hear the aims of the dispute, and for members to ask questions in a Q&A section.

More info and sign up: https://www.eis.org.uk/content/courseregistration/1110

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eisunion EIS @eisunion ·
14 Nov

Reminder: We Take Pride in Teaching - LGBT network meeting is taking place on Wednesday 19th November.

Join us to share experiences of LGBT inclusive education and hear more about the work of the EIS on LGBT matters including transgender people's rights.

Open to LGBT members,…

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eiswestlothian EIS West Lothian @eiswestlothian ·
13 Nov

We think this might be the first ballot paper from West Lothian to be returned!

Make sure yours isn’t the last and send it back straight away!

Only a strong result will do!

@EISUnion #SU4QE

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