LGBT Network

Created on: 15 Jul 2014 | Last modified: 18 Nov 2024


Unfortunately discrimination does happen in workplaces. If you would like to talk to someone about being an LGBT teacher in Scotland please contact LGBT@eis.org.uk where you will be put in touch with a classroom teacher or a college lecturer for information and advice in complete confidence.

The EIS LGBT+ Network is an informal network which meets 2-3 times per year and shares information and updates between meetings. Details about the next meeting of the network will follow shortly. 

The Network:

  • Connects EIS members who identify as LGBT+ or as allies for LGBT+ equality
  • Advises the Equality Committee on LGBT+ equality and discrimination issues
  • Provides opportunities for members to attend events, CPD, conferences and seminars
  • Keeps members up to date with equality news and initiatives
  • Gives members the chance to shape EIS policy

 

The next meeting of the LGBT Network will take place on Thursday 28 November, 4:30-6pm, online (via Teams).

This meeting will focus on mental health from an equality perspective, unpacking social justice-informed strategies to support the wellbeing of disabled, neurodivergent, LGBT, BAME and women members at work.

At the meeting, Equality-trainer and therapist, Ellie Muniandy will facilitate a workshop about mental health and equality. Ellie (she/they) is a queer person of colour and an anti-oppressive trainer, therapist, supervisor and facilitator. They are based in Edinburgh and work with a range of different organisations across all equality strands.

The session will provide insights into the relationship between mental health and equality and give space for reflection and consideration of what support and care may look like when inequality negatively impacts mental health.

An agenda can be viewed here.

To register, please complete the online booking form.

 

If you would like more information on the LGBT Network, or are interested in joining, please contact Natalie Carroll. 

For copies of the LGBT Guidelines or the 10 reasons to join the EIS leaflet please contact Natalie Carroll in the EIS Equality Department or telephone 0131 225 6244.