This briefing paper aims to support EIS members in their provision of Holocaust Education, which the EIS believes should be embedded as a key feature of the Curriculum for Excellence, as one means of delivering the inclusive education system and society we wish to see.
In response to the increase in hostility and prejudice towards Islam and Muslims, it is more important than ever for staff and students within educational establishments to understand how to prevent and challenge prejudicial attitudes and behaviours towards Muslims, and people perceived as Muslim
The EIS has a commitment to high standards of education rooted in equality and inclusivity.
The EIS has a commitment to high standards of education rooted in equality and inclusivity.
Q&A continues.
Ms Bradley referred to the senior phase in schools, more needs to be done to encourage young people to stay on in education possibly by a change of culture giving more prominence to vocational subjects, and by less assessment.
Ms Gilruth said that our education system in Scotland has not changed but our pupils have.
Keen that education does not become weaponised in the future.
We are asking education to do a lot & schools are now meeting more societal needs now compared to 20 years ago.
Andrea Bradley quoted IPPR reseach on EIS education policies:
‘Costs IPPR has estimated for implementing these policies are not insignificant, but international evidence suggests it is highly plausible that these would be outweighed by the benefits.’
