A space for BME educators - Early Years, Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Education - network, advice & professional development. Supporting our BME community.

Scotland
Joined December 2012
Take part in a one‑to‑one interview and share your experiences since completing the the SAMEE Leadership & Mentoring Programme. Your reflections will help strengthen future support for BME teachers and inform sector‑wide change. Get in touch: [email protected]
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Extraordinary courage from Ahmed El Ahmad, a Muslim, 43-year-old father of two, who bravely risked his life to save his neighbors celebrating Hanukkah. Praying for his full & speedy recovery. And so deeply inspired by his example.
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We are delighted to announce that Scottish Arab Women Association (SAWA) are the winner of the Social Environment Award. Join us in celebrating this well-deserved recognition. #SAMEEAwards #SocialEnvironmentAward #Congratulations
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We are thrilled to announce that SmartSTEMs won the Inspiring Diversity in STEM Award! Join us in celebrating this well-deserved recognition.
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A huge congratulations to SEMDC, winner of the Supporting Inclusive Learning Award, recognised for supporting learners with specific learning differences, offering a rich learning environment that brings about positive outcomes #InclusiveLearningAward #Congratulations
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A massive congratulations to Caring across Cultures - Dementia for receiving a Commendation for the Research Award. Join us in recognising their amazing efforts. #ResearchAward #SAMEEAwards
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We are thrilled to announce that Dr Kellyanne Findlay has been named the recipient of the Research Award. An award that recognises her excellence and commitment to making a difference.
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We are delighted to announce that Sonja Jillich is the winner of the Outstanding Young Leader Award. Join us in celebrating this well-deserved recognition.
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A huge congratulations to Uuganaa Ramsay for receiving a Commendation for the Breaking Barriers Award. Join us in recognising her incredible efforts. #BreakingBarriers #SAMEEAwards
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🎉 A huge congratulations to Katie D'Souza for winning the Breaking Barriers Award. This award is a well-deserved recognition of your dedication to making a lasting impact. Keep breaking those barriers! #BreakingBarriers #SAMEEAwards #ChangeMaker
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Many congratulations! So well deserved! Thank you so much for joining us! 🎉
Thrilled that SEMDC has won the SAMEE Award for Supporting Inclusive Learning for our Healthy Deaf Minds Project (funded by Henry Duncan Grants @corrascot ) The award was accepted by representatives of our staff & Trustees. Thanks @sameegroup for a truly wonderful evening😃
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Thank you so much! We are delighted that you enjoyed the evening - a space full of transformational change agents! 🩷🎉
A wonderful celebration of education, achievement and community last night at the @sameegroup Recognition and Appreciation Awards, many congratulations to the winners and nominees from across Scotland and thank you to @dundee_angus.
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Good luck to all the nominees at tonight's Recognition and Appreciation Awards! Huge thanks to our sponsors for making this night of celebration possible. #SAMEEAwards2025 #AwardsNight
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🎉 Just 1 day to go until the SAMEE Recognition & Appreciation Awards 2025! 🗓 Thursday 28th August ✨Celebrate Excellence #SAMEEAwards2025
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🎉 Just 2 days to go until the SAMEE Recognition & Appreciation Awards 2025! 🗓 Thursday 28th August ✨Celebrate Excellence #SAMEEAwards2025
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We are proud to announce the nominees for the Building Bridges Award this year: ✨ Age Scotland and Screen Memories ✨ Rukhsana Ali ✨ Bridges Programme ✨ Asma Hussein ✨ Nuzhat Uthmani
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🎉 2 Weeks to go until the SAMEE Recognition and Appreciation Awards 2025! 📷 Thursday 28 August, 2025 #SAMEEAwards2025 #SaveTheDate
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We're thrilled to introduce the nominees for the Sports for All Award this year! ✨ Glasgow Ansar ✨ Clydesdale Cricket Club ✨ Scoutable United FC ✨ SEMSA #SportsForAll #AwardNominees #Inclusivity #CommunityImpact #ActiveLiving
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We are pleased to announce our incredible nominees for the Outstanding Contribution to Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace Award ✨ Lorna Ingram ✨ Michelle Cuninghame and Monica Medina ✨ STUC Black Workers’ Committee 5
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We are delighted to reveal the nominees for the Research Award this year! ✨Dr Kellyanne Findlay ✨Caring across Cultures – Dementia ✨Minority Ethnic Carers of People Project (MECOPP)
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