Directors Awarded Honorary Fellowships of the Educational Institute of Scotland
Directors Awarded Honorary Fellowships of the Educational Institute of Scotland
We are delighted to share that our Co-Founders and Directors, Jordan Daly and Liam Stevenson, have been awarded Honorary Fellowships of the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS), the highest honour conferred by Scotland’s largest education union.
The Fellowship Degrees were awarded at the EIS’s 180th Annual General Meeting, held in Dundee, in recognition of Jordan and Liam’s outstanding contribution to education in Scotland over more than a decade.
Established under the Institute’s Royal Charter, Fellowship Degrees are among the most prestigious honours in Scottish education. They recognise individuals who have made an exceptional contribution to the profession and are conferred following nomination and rigorous scrutiny by an elected Board of Examiners.
The honour recognises the transformative impact of their work to advance LGBT Inclusive Education across Scotland’s schools, as well as the organisation’s more recent leadership through the development of the Digital Discourse Initiative, which supports teachers and learners to respond critically to disinformation and online hate.
It has been an absolute privilege to have the EIS on this journey with us and to work with so many members across the country. The relationship between us is one that I hope will continue long into the future.
Liam Stevenson
Co-Founder and Director, Time for Inclusive Education
Founded by Jordan and Liam in 2015, the TIE Campaign successfully campaigned for Scotland to become the first country in the world to advance LGBT Inclusive Education to proactively address and prevent homophobic bullying in schools. Since then, the organisation has evolved into a leading education charity, working alongside schools, local authorities and national education partners.
The award places Jordan and Liam among a distinguished group of individuals whose work has had a lasting impact on the educational landscape.
During his acceptance speech, Jordan reflected on the significance of the recognition as someone who experienced homophobia at school and the progress that has been made over the past decade in ensuring that all learners are included at school.
Liam reflected on his own journey from disengaged learner and petrol tanker driver to campaigner, speaking candidly about his experiences of imposter syndrome and the importance of receiving recognition from Scotland’s teaching profession.
At 12 years old, I could never have imagined that one day I would be standing here in the Caird Hall, accepting an Honorary Fellowship from Scotland’s largest teaching union - and proudly wearing the colours of my community while doing so.
Jordan Daly
Co-Founder and Director, Time for Inclusive Education
Our patron and award-winning comedian Susie McCabe joined the celebrations in Dundee, delivering a memorable set at the EIS AGM Dinner the evening before the Fellowship ceremony. Reflecting on her experiences of growing up under Section 28, Susie highlighted the importance of inclusive education and the impact that our work in Scotland has had for young people.
The Fellowship ceremony was also attended by the Chair of our Board of Trustees, Rhiannon Spear.
The award comes during a significant period in our organisational development as we expand our work, supporting schools to address the growing challenges posed by online hate, disinformation, and polarisation.
We extend our sincere thanks to the EIS and congratulate all Fellows recognised this year for their exceptional service to education.
You can view coverage of the Fellowship ceremony in the EIS AGM 2026 round-up, available here.
Visit the EIS website to learn more about its Fellowship degrees.
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