Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,792releases indexed
39,278attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,073partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

Timeline

2026-05 339 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 961 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 725 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days
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Correspondence relating to the handling of an FOI: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I would like to request the following information: All correspondence regarding FOI/18/00444 within the Scottish Government. Information should include: correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefs or otherwi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence special advisers meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-04-25
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Communications with Prince of Wales regarding education policy: FOI release

Communication between Scottish Ministers (and their officials) and the Prince of Wales or his representatives regarding education policy and/or educational provision in Scotland relating to Early Years education, primary and secondary education, Further education or secondary education. Communication between Scottish ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-04-23
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Number of looked after children: FOI release

1. Number of looked after children by categories of disability status (Yes/No/Not yet assessed/Missing) who were accommodated at some point in the year in statutory residential care home in Scotland. Yearly figures from 2008-2017 requested. 2. Number of looked after children by categories of disability status (Yes/No/...

FOI released 100 score correspondence s.2 10 attachments
Published
2018-04-23
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Early Learning and Childcare Workforce Model: FOI release

Any modelling conducted on how many additional staff will be required to train and join the ELC workforce by 2020. Any changes made to the ELC workforce modelling and what caused these changes to be made. Any policy decisions made which affected the modelled number of ELC staff required by 2020.

FOI released 95 score correspondence briefings 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-23
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

ELC funded places in partner provider nurseries: FOI release

The current hourly rate for 2018/19 and 2019/2020 to be paid by each of the 32 Local Authority Councils for ELC funded places in partner provider nurseries across Scotland, for eligible 2 year olds (where applicable) and 3-5 years.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2018-03-21
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence regarding 'Early Learning and Childcare' report: FOI release

All correspondence between Scottish Government ministers, civil servants and special advisors with Audit Scotland regarding the 'Early Learning and Childcare' report published 15 February 2018. This should include any internal communications, external communications, meetings arranged, requested changes and any other r...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-21
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Healthy start scheme in Scotland: FOI release

The quantity of pregnant/mothers who are eligible for the Healthy Start vouchers and the quantity of pregnant/mothers who actually use the vouchers in Scotland.

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2018-03-20
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

Children and Young People (Information Sharing) (Scotland) Bill: FOI release

Any documentation sent between the Scottish Government - or representatives of - and the Education and Skills Committee with regards to the Children and Young People (Information Sharing) Bill since September 2017. Full details of any communication between the Scottish Government – or representatives of – and the Educ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-03-15
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Children and Young People (Information Sharing) (Scotland) Bill: FOI release

Any presentation materials including but not limited to presentation slides, handouts, briefings, meeting notes used for the following meetings regarding the Children and Young People (Information Sharing) (Scotland) Bill: National Implementation Support Group - 11/10/2017 Police Scotland – 17/10/2017 Interfaith Scotl...

FOI released 100 score correspondence briefings meetings s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-12
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Communications regarding responses 17/02644, 17/02549, 17/02537, 17/02327, 17/02242: FOI release

0n the topic of my FOI requests subsequently numbered 17/02644, 17/02549, 17/02537, 17/02327, 17/02242, please provide any correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefs or otherwise) involving any of: special advisers, communications staff, civil servants, Ministe...

FOI withheld 80 score correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-06
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Getting it Right for Every Child Practice Development Panel:FOI release

1. The information contained therein, of all correspondence to and from the office of the Cabinet Secretary for Education, and the Cabinet Secretary himself relating to The Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC) Practice Development Panel. 2. Please also provide copies, or the information contained therein, of any ...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-22
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Sub-contractors working on the Baby Box scheme: FOI review

1. Details of all audits which have been carried out to ensure that sub-contractors working on the Baby Box scheme are adhering to the ethical standards stipulated in the contract with the APS Group. In each case, please outline what measures were carried out to check on standards, which company was involved, and what ...

FOI cost limit 70 score correspondence contracts spending s.12 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-16
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence with the charity Children in Scotland: FOI release

A breakdown of all communications and correspondence between the Scottish Government and the charity 'Children in Scotland' since September 2017. All minutes and notes taken of any telephone communications between the Scottish Government and the charity 'Children in Scotland' since September 2017. Your request related...

FOI released 100 score correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-18
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence with the charity Aberlour Child Care Trust: FOI release

A breakdown of all communications and correspondence between the Scottish Government and the charity 'Aberlour Child Care Trust' since September 2017 and all minutes and notes taken of any telephone communications between the Scottish Government and the charity 'Aberlour Child Care Trust' since September 2017. Your re...

FOI released 100 score correspondence meetings s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-18
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence with Colleges of Scotland: FOI release

All internal and external correspondence related to the organisation and timing of the meetings listed below. This should include any internal discussion about the purpose and timing of the meetings ahead of invites being issues, as well as any correspondence with the external organisations (for example invitations an...

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence special advisers briefings meetings 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-12
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Child protection information for children under 4 years: FOI release

You asked for information for all children born from 1st August 2012 to 31st July 2013 inclusive and covering events occurring before their 4th Birthday, including any pre-birth investigations or case conferences, relating to: Number of children investigated Total number of investigations on these children Number of c...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence s.67(2) s.25(1)
Published
2018-01-04
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Procurement regarding Baby Box spend 2017/18: FOI

A breakdown of the £51,143.50 spent on 'Scottish Government Procurement' regarding Baby Box spend in financial year 2017/18.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence contracts spending
Published
2017-12-22
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

The Children and Young People (Information Sharing) Bill: FOI release

Copies, or the information contained therein, of all minutes/summaries/notes of meetings held between 1st October and 8th November 2017 between Scottish Government Ministers and/or officials with any organisation who subsequently gave evidence to the Education and Skills Committee on the Children and Young People (Info...

FOI released 95 score correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-18
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Child neglect figures: FOI release

You asked for "the most recent figures for child neglect in Scotland over a given period and also the figures for all previously recorded given periods."

FOI not held 45 score correspondence s.67(2) s.25(1)
Published
2017-12-12
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry conference call details: FOI release

You asked for details of who was involved in the SCIA Conference call listed in John Swinney's call logs for 4 July 2016.

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1)
Published
2017-12-08
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Ministerial briefings on the Inquiries Act 2005: FOI release

You asked for details of any briefings delivered to John Swinney or any Scottish Government ministers on the inquiries act 2005 from January to July 2016. Information should include any documents, dates and who they were sent to.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-08
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

John Swinney's meeting with Lady Smith: FOI release

You asked for details including correspondence (emails, notes, letters, phone calls or other documents including minutes of meetings) regarding John Swinney's meeting with Lady Smith on 15 November 2016.

FOI withheld 80 score correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.37(1) s.37 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-08
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Current and projected Baby Box related costs: FOI release

You asked for A breakdown of all spending to date related to the baby box project. A breakdown of the total projected costs of the baby box project per year from 2017 until 2021.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence contracts spending
Published
2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

Cost of delivering Baby box scheme: FOI release

The latest figure of the cost of delivering the Baby box scheme both: in its first year and; in the full four years of the current contract.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence contracts spending
Published
2017-11-29
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry sponsorship team: FOI release

Details of the Scottish Government's sponsorship team to the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry. Information should include who comprises the team, when they were appointed, their position at the Scottish Government, and who they report to. Information should also include previous members of the sponsorship team from January...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence briefings s.38(1)
Published
2017-11-28
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector