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

A fantastic turn out by @edincol_eisfela outside Bute House this morning standing up for Further Education. College lecturers deserve job security and a pay deal that values them as public sector workers. #FightingForFE

Colleges are vital to Scotland's current and future prosperity, and offer life-changing opportunities to people across the country, but rarely get the recognition they deserve.

We want to change that, and I couldn't be happier about it.

Join us from Monday for a special series:

The EIS unequivocally condemns any threat to a member’s democratic right to take legitimate industrial action, and is appalled by the greenlighting of such intimidation by employers by the FE minister during Thursday’s portfolio questions. 🧵#FightingforFE

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Archive Material

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