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

Join us on Tues 23rd April, 5.30pm, for Digital Wellbeing. This 90 minute workshop will help you evaluate your own digital habits, and identify areas where your digital wellbeing can improve. All welcome, no tech knowledge is necessary! Find out more.

✊Today at @nusuk's National Conference students joined NUS Scotland President @elliebgomersall in standing in solidarity with @EISFela as they take industrial action.

We're calling on the Scottish Government to fund Colleges, lecturers, & Further Education properly!

Excellent JFC fringe at @ScottishTUC in Dundee with @cutcolombia international secretary @rosalbagomez7 to discuss social reforms + peace

Big thanks to @sarahwoolley01, Andrea Bradley @EISUnion , @Neilsocialist, Tony Caleary @unisonscot, Ben McKinley @ThompsonsLaw + @susanquinn1

Today is the third day of rolling action with more lecturers from across the country coming out on strike.

Members at UHI Perth are standing strong for fair pay and the protection of jobs despite the rainy morning.

Solidarity and keep #fightingforFE

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Archive Material

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