Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

20,156releases indexed
34,694attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
7,459partially withheld
2018-05-16oldest in sample
2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 7,459 unclear 6,683 not held 2,833 released 1,368 already published 639 cost limit 561 clarification 325 withheld 217 transferred 71

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4620 s.20 3931 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3159 s.30 2685 s.17(1) 2551 s.25(1) 2225 s.10(4) 1839 s.11(2) 1469 s.2 1082 s.29(1) 1081 s.3 847

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 1,140 releases · 27.9 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 876 releases · 31.1 avg days Marine Directorate 864 releases · 29.6 avg days Learning Directorate 785 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 640 releases · 40.0 avg days Population Health Directorate 623 releases · 28.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 615 releases · 36.1 avg days People Directorate 583 releases · 25.8 avg days
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Cabinet Secretary for Education briefing materials on teachers in Scotland: FOI release

1. A copy of the latest briefing material on teachers in Scotland prepared for the Cabinet Secretary for Education. I am aware that you’ll be inclined to redact content that comes under ‘free and frank advice’, and that there can be a justification for that, but please do not redact facts or statistics as you would ha...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.30 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-13
Reference
FOI/202600500746
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Various queries relating to the Education sector in Scotland: FOI release

1. How many newly-qualified teaching staff have taken part in the Teacher Induction Scheme in each of the last five years and where they were posted? 2. All feedback received by the Scottish Government from schools and teachers to its Building positive relationships in schools guidance, between September 1 2025 and De...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-07
Reference
FOI/202500497557
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Documentation on free tuition for university students policy, Pisa results, school violence and exam results: FOI release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about the free tuition for university students policy, from the last month? 2. Could you supply all minutes/notes from meetings an...

FOI already published 55 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.27(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) s.25(1)
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202500496823
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

First Minister's trip to Springburn Academy documentation: FOI release

You asked for all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, and analysis, about John Swinney’s trip to Springburn Academy on June 23, between June 1 2025 and July 10 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-09
Reference
FOI/202500491172
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills meeting materials referencing UK Supreme Court judgement: FOI release

I understand that the Cabinet Secretary for Education & Skills, Jenny Gilruth, referenced the UK Supreme Court judgment in For Women Scotland v Scottish Ministers at a meeting on 11 June 2025. Please provide the minutes and any other written material regarding this meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-12-03
Reference
FOI/202500481466
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence between the General Teaching Council for Scotland and the Scottish Government's Learning Directorate: FOI release

A copy of all correspondence between the General Teaching Council for Scotland and the Scottish Government's Learning Directorate over the past 3 months were both parties are the sender and the main recipient, i.e., not on copy.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.36(1) s.30 s.28 s.29 4 attachments
Published
2025-11-17
Reference
FOI/202500479087
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Fostering a Positive, Inclusive and Safe School Environment guidance information: FOI release

You asked for the following information in relation to the Fostering a Positive, Inclusive and Safe School Environment guidance, published on 17 June 2025: 1. A list of all organisations, individuals, or stakeholder groups consulted during the drafting of this guidance. 2. Copies of any consultation responses or feed...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.3 s.25(1) s.11 s.19 s.27(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25 s.24 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-11-11
Reference
FOI/202500471346
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Mothballing of nurseries and schools review information: FOI Review

Original Request: 202500471247 On what date was the review of mothballing guidance confirmed? (eg on which date was it decided to go ahead with the review, not on which date was the review first mentioned in parliament) On what date did work on the review of mothballing guidance commence? How many staff are currently ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-11-03
Reference
FOI/202500477128 - Review of 202500471247
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Documentation regarding Fostering a Positive, Inclusive and Safe School Environment guidance: FOI release

You asked for the following information regarding the Fostering a Positive, Inclusive and Safe School Environment guidance published on 17 June 2025: 1. Copies of any research, evidence reviews, or impact assessments used to inform the content of the guidance. 2. Internal briefings or correspondence discussing the ro...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.27(1) s.17(1) 4 attachments
Published
2025-10-20
Reference
FOI/202500471338
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Scottish Negotiating Committee for Teachers (SNCT) information: FOI Review

Original request 202500467988 1. You asked for the activities and public resourcing of the Scottish Negotiating Committee for Teachers (SNCT). Meeting Records and Decisions. Minutes, agendas, or formal notes of SNCT meetings held between 1 January 2022 and 27 May 2025. Any papers or decisions issued by the SNCT or it...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.2 s.30 2 attachments
Published
2025-10-16
Reference
FOI/202500473923 Review of 202500467988
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills correspondence containing specific phrases: FOI release

You asked for any correspondence sent to or by the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, and/or the Minister for Children, Young People and The Promise, that contains the phrase(s) “bullet points”, “laminated”, “hand signals” and/or “eye contact” since 1 January 2025. On 26 June 2025 you clarified that this reque...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-10-13
Reference
FOI/ 202500471683
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Mothballing meeting material: FOI release

All material related to a meeting on 2 June 2025 involving Orlando Mason and other officials, including invites, briefings, summaries, chat comments, and personal notes.

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25 s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-09-25
Reference
FOI/202500477090
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills mothballing meeting materials: FOI release

All materials related to a meeting on 30 July 2024 between the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills and officials (including Orlando Mason), including invites, briefings, summaries, chat comments, and personal notes.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-09-25
Reference
FOI/202500477091
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Communications and documents regarding mothballing of education settings: FOI release

The advice document sent to Jenny Gilruth on 9 May 2025 regarding mothballing of education settings. All communication held by the Scottish Government regarding the above document.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-09-24
Reference
FOI/202500477089
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Teacher class contact time reduction: FOI release

The education secretary Jenny Gilruth has said on several occasions that she would like to move “at pace” to deliver on the government’s promise to reduce teacher class contact time by 1.5 hours a week. I would like to request any information held by the government – papers, emails, correspondence with council umbrella...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 101 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-09-24
Reference
FOI/202500452258
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Scottish Negotiating Committee for Teachers (SNCT) information: FOI release

You asked for the activities and public resourcing of the Scottish Negotiating Committee for Teachers (SNCT). 1. Meeting Records and Decisions Minutes, agendas, or formal notes of SNCT meetings held between 1 January 2022 and 27 May 2025. Any papers or decisions issued by the SNCT or its subcommittees regarding teach...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.2 s.25(1) s.30
Published
2025-09-23
Reference
FOI/202500467988
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Foveran and Tipperty school closure information: FOI release

All information the Scottish Government holds in respect of the Foveran and Tipperty school closures, including but not limited to any requests for a call in all information any submissions in support any communication by or on behalf of Ministers with Aberdeenshire Council in respect of these school closures during o...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25 s.30 s.33(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) 10 attachments
Published
2025-08-07
Reference
FOI/202500472402
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Mothballing of schools and nurseries review information: FOI release

Mr Swinney said 'reviewing', present tense, which means that the work must have already started by this date. Please confirming the following: On what date was the review of mothballing guidance confirmed? (eg on which date was it decided to go ahead with the review, not on which date was the review first mentioned i...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2025-08-06
Reference
FOI/202500471247
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Free school meals communications with Green Members of Parliament: FOI release

Details of any communications between Green Members of Parliament and the Education Secretary and her officials since January 1st 2023 where the topic discussed was free school meals - this includes copies of emails, letters, details of in person or online meetings, texts, messages on encrypted phone apps - plus any mi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 2 attachments
Published
2025-06-10
Reference
FOI/202500456742
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Materials and communications related to funding made available to local authorities: FOI release

All materials relating to, regarding, discussing or referring to the £186.5m made available to local authorities, announced in a joint statement from COSLA and the Scottish Government on December 10. All communications between the Scottish Government, government officials, or officers and individual local authorities r...

FOI clarification 80 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-04-10
Reference
FOI/202500449645
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Dialogue with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) about known issues: FOI release

All the information held by the Scottish Government with regard to the regular dialogue with the GTCS about the known issues the Scottish Government has had since the Parliamentary Question answer was provided to Oliver Mundell MSP.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.38 2 attachments
Published
2025-02-24
Reference
FOI/202500448641
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Communication regarding child protection and safeguarding concerns: FOI release

All correspondence (including emails and text messages) between the Scottish Government and the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTC Scotland) on the issue of child protection or safeguarding concerns in Scotland, between 01/01/2020 and the date of this request. All correspondence (including emails and text messa...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence whatsapp s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-31
Reference
202200287715
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) child protection and safeguarding correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence, agendas and meeting minutes of Jenny Gilruth, Education Minister, and her office, with GTCS apropos child protection and safeguarding. Please also share all correspondence on this matter shared internally by her civil servants and SPADs.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.29 s.36 s.38 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-27
Reference
FOI/202400443517
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Teacher Workforce Planning Advisory Group documentation: FOI release

Detailed information regarding the decision-making process and the evidence utilised by the Teacher Workforce Planning Advisory Group in determining the required number of teachers each year. Specifically, I am interested in understanding: The criteria and methodology used by the group to forecast teacher demand and s...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.29 s.29(1) s.30 s.38 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-09
Reference
FOI/202400437826
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Data Processor Agreements between the Scottish Government and Local Authorities: FOI release

Data Processing Agreements, Data Sharing Agreements and any other agreements or contracts between the Scottish Government and each of 16 named Local Authorities in relation to children's data gathered, transferred/shared and processed in the Health and Wellbeing Census that took place in schools in 2021/2022, including...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.38(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-12-16
Reference
FOI/202400436065
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills