Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,864releases indexed
39,478attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,113partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days
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Connecting scotland: FOI release

You requested the following information: Please explain where these thousands of laptops and devices are being sourced. Likewise for the internet and broadband service provision. Please also explain how contracts for repair and maintenance are being procured and managed. Please also explain the detailed costs of this ...

FOI unclear 55 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.17(1)
Published
2022-11-17
Reference
FOI/202200322858
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

The Government's pledge to fund ninety graduates to complete an MSc in Educational Psychology between 2018-2021: FOI release

In May 2018 the Scottish Government pledged £4 million in funding over 3 years for 90 graduates to complete a MSc in Educational Psychology. The funding from 2018-19 to 2020-21 will include a Scottish government contribution of £2.85 million, including nearly £1.5 million from the Attainment Scotland Fund, and £1.35 mi...

FOI not held 45 score 8 working days correspondence s.1 s.2
Published
2022-10-18
Reference
FOI/202200316572
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Schools that have a specialist unit/specialised provision for deaf students: FOI release

A list of all schools in Scotland, primary and secondary, that have a specialist unit/specialised provision for deaf students (might also be called 'hearing impaired'), noting which local authority they are part of.

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence
Published
2022-10-03
Reference
FOI/202200316631
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

The number of schools of different faiths in Scotland: FOI release

To provide the number of non denominational schools, the number of mixed faith schools and the number of RC schools currently state funded in Scotland and if there are any protestant schools.

FOI unclear 50 score 2 working days correspondence
Published
2022-10-03
Reference
FOI/202200317073
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Funding, trialling of outdoor learning facilities and General Teaching Council queries: FOI release

1. How much funding was allocated for the Scottish Trade Union Congress ‘Better way to work project’ in 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22 and 2022-23? 2. Whether £7 million has been provided to the schools programme to support [to] an additional 73 primary and secondary schools? 3. Whether any trials for outdoor primary learni...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2022-09-28
Reference
FOI/202200312465
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Schools with provision for pupils with hearing impairment: FOI release

1) The number of primary and secondary schools with provision for deaf children in Scotland. 2) Where those schools are located. 3) The number of deaf children currently in primary and secondary education in Scotland with a Special Education Needs/Additional Learning Needs statement. 4) The number of deaf children curr...

FOI not held 40 score 18 working days correspondence
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202200312480
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Deferred school children: FOI release

1. How many children are deferred into school on average a year (I believe these statistics are available) but need the data for comparison to how many of those children remain in school with their adoptive cohort. I have this information Deferred entry to primary school: statistics - gov.scot (www.gov.scot). 2. Of th...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2022-09-07
Reference
FOI/202200311823
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Headcount and percentage of Russian-speaking pupils in state funded schools: FOI release

For the number (both headcount and % of all pupils) of Russian-speaking pupils in state funded schools in Scotland at (i) primary phase (ii) secondary phase for the following years: 2019 2020 2021 2022

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence
Published
2022-08-23
Reference
FOI/202200312488
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Information provided to the Cabinet Secretary to answer S6T-00784: FOI release

A copy of information or briefing notes provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills in order to answer S6T-00784 asked by Willie Rennie MSP in the Chamber on 14th June 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-17
Reference
FOI/202200310397
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Teacher induction scheme wastage rates: FOI release

I would like to make the following freedom of information request... Figures on teacher induction scheme wastage rates are collected for the Teacher Workforce Planning Group and “are based on an average of the last 5 years' of data” and calculate “the percentage reduction in FTE of TIS [teacher induction scheme] teach...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2022-08-17
Reference
FOI/202200311782
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Public sector

Briefing document re class contact time reduction: FOI response

For information in relation to a briefing document contained in a previous request (Our ref: 202200275182). With regard to that information, you requested: I would like to request that all information in this briefing document be released to me, along with any other associated materials such as appendices etc I would ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.14(2) s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2022-08-10
Reference
FOI/202200301612
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Meetings referred to in PQ S5W-36077: FOI release

All materials (prepared in advance of or following) held by the Scottish Government with regard to each meeting referred to in response to the Parliamentary Question S5W-36077. Please include briefings (including ministerial briefings), notes of attendees and internal correspondence.

FOI not held 70 score 48 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.3(2) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-08
Reference
FOI/202100209869
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

The decision to close Abernyte Primary School: FOI release

The dates, times and attendees of all meetings, including virtual meetings, conference calls and video conferences, attended by Mr Swinney or Mr Richard Lochhead at which Abernyte Primary School was discussed. Notes, minutes, summaries or records of any meeting attended Mr Swinney or Mr Richard Lochhead in regard to Ab...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-08
Reference
FOI/202200279750
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Section 70 Complaints and Outcomes: FOI release

A summary of all the Section 70 complaints submitted to the Scottish Government along with the outcome. You further clarified on 10 May a date range of 2006-2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.70 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-05
Reference
FOI/202200298996
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence regarding the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children: FOI release

Any communication between the Scottish Government (Ministers, Special Advisers, Learning Directorate staff, Education Reform Directorate staff, Communications staff) and any representatives of the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children.

FOI released 95 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-05
Reference
FOI/202200305546
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

School attendance during Covid: FOI release

1. What advice did the Scottish Government give to local authorities with regard to recording COVIDrelated absence? 2. What work is the Scottish Government doing, in conjunction with Education Scotland and local authorities, to ensure that all pupils are re-engaging with formal schooling following lockdown and how is t...

FOI unclear 75 score 9 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-04
Reference
202200286782
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Scottish Qualifications Authority total costs and engagement: FOI release

The total costs incurred by the office of the Scottish Qualifications Authority from 2014 to the present day. This includes all secretariat staffing costs, daily board member fees and expenses, events, publications and office running costs. I would also like a record of all engagement between board members and Scottish...

FOI not held 70 score 118 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-01
Reference
FOI/202100244946
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Platinum Jubilee book for children in education: FOI release

All interactions the Scottish Government has had with the UK Government, DK Books and indeed the executive administrations of Wales and Northern Ireland on the feedback that the Scottish Government has provided to draft versions of the commemorative book that is detailing historic events that have taken place during th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.38 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-01
Reference
FOI/202200279868
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Gaelic Specific Grant funding: FOI release

I would like to submit a Freedom of Information request for details of Gaelic Specific Grant funding requested by the City of Edinburgh Council, covering the last 3 years or last 3 financial bids.

FOI released 95 score 3 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-01
Reference
FOI/202200286385
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Communications regarding lead teachers: FOI Review

Copies of all communication involving the Scottish Government (ministers, advisers, learning directorate staff) regarding lead teachers (NB this includes attachments such as briefings, reports etc).

FOI partially withheld 85 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-01
Reference
FOI/202200281593 Review of 202200269303
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Internal communications regarding 2022 school examinations: FOI release

The Scottish Government has today confirmed that exams will take place in 2022 (if safe to do so) - https://www.gov.scot/news/national-qualifications-2022/. Please release any internal communication between the Scottish government members and staff (first minister, education secretary, special advisers, learning direct...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 234 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings whatsapp s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-07-27
Reference
FOI/202100231959
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence regarding 2022 school examinations: FOI release

The Scottish Government has today confirmed that exams will take place in 2022 (if safe to do so) - https://www.gov.scot/news/national-qualifications-2022/. Please release details of any meetings (dates, attendees, whether it was in person/online/telephone) and associated documents (emails, minutes, briefing documents,...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 239 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-07-27
Reference
FOI/202100231963
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Documentation regarding 2022 National Qualifications: FOI release

The Scottish Government has today confirmed that exams will take place in 2022 (if safe to do so) - https://www.gov.scot/news/national-qualifications-2022/. Please release any documents (such as advice, analysis, briefings, options documents etc) outlining / analysing / considering etc. the options available for nation...

FOI already published 80 score 240 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-07-27
Reference
FOI/202100231966
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Communications with Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) regarding exam support materials: FOI release

All communication between the Scottish Government (specifically ministers, special advisers, communications/PR staff and staff from the learning directorate) and the SQA regarding or relating to the exam support materials. The time frame for this request is 1 Jan 2022 to present.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 85 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-07-27
Reference
FOI/202200290542
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Information on the closure of New School Butterstone: FOI release

A) I wish to know what information was shared by the Independent Review into the closure of The New School, Butterstone to any third party. This includes but is not exclusive to: 1. The Scottish Ministers 2. Education Scotland 3. The Care Inspectorate 4. The Board of Governors of The New School, Butterstone. B) I wis...

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1)
Published
2022-07-25
Reference
FOI/202200305727
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector