Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,640releases indexed
40,478attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,386partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 961 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days
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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

Free school meal allocations: FOI release

Copies of all correspondence relating to the data used to estimate free school meal allocations and allocate PEF spending. For clarity, I’m looking for all correspondence – email and letter – between ministers, officials and third parties that discusses the quality of the data, any concerns about its usefulness and any...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-07-22
Reference
FOI/202200304200
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Jordanhill School: FOI release

"I can see form monthly spend reports that Jordanhill School is funded directly by Scottish Government and it appears that this relationship was set up as a demonstration school." 1. The comparative cost per pupil for Jordanhill compared to council run schools (including allocation of cost for the building/land). 2. ...

FOI not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.2 s.19 s.5
Published
2022-07-21
Reference
FOI/202200305248
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Internal communications regarding SQA appeals: FOI release

All internal communications involving ministers, special advisers and/or learning directorate officials regarding or referring to the appeals system for 2021 SQA results. The time frame for this request is 1/3/2021 - 2/6/2021

FOI partially withheld 90 score 191 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-07-18
Reference
FOI/202100208812
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Children's health and wellbeing census 21/22: FOI Review

What age children are targeted by the census? A full copy of the census. A copy of the ministerial sign-off of the census. A copy of senior civil service sign-off of the census. A copy of the data privacy risk assessment for the census. All communications with the FM and DFM on the subject of the census. The precise pu...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 63 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.38(1) s.38 s.29(1) s.36(1) s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-06-29
Reference
FOI/202200270559 Review of 202100260600
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Education, Public sector

Complaints/concerns in connection with the decision to keep secondary school pupils wearing face masks: FOI release

Can you please provide details on correspondence – in the form of complaints and concerns - sent to the Scottish Government over the last few months in connection with the decision to keep secondary school pupils in Scotland wearing face masks? Can you please confirm how much correspondence was received from parents w...

FOI unclear 50 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2022-06-24
Reference
FOI/202200296210
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Budget figure for computers for pupils: FOI release

Information on the whole budget figure for the equipped for learning (computers for pupils), including: 1. Whole budget figure. 2. The date it is/was due to be distributed to each council. 3. The original plan of scheduled payments, by month, by council that was drawn up. 4. How much has been distributed so far and wh...

FOI not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-06-22
Reference
FOI/202200301112
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Guidance provided regarding Health and Wellbeing Census: FOI release

You asked for a copy of the guidance/documentation issued to Scottish councils, education directors, and schools regarding the census, and any further instructions for councils/schools/directors//teachers in relation to children completing the census.

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-05-18
Reference
FOI/202200290345
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Health and social care, Public sector

Independent education reform review panel payments: FOI release

The salaries/fees/expenses paid to Ken Muir and the panel members that came from tax payer’s money for the independent education reform review.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence meetings spending s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2022-05-17
Reference
FOI/202200286714
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Money and tax, Public sector

Number of ministers fluent in Gaelic: FOI release

How many of the twenty-seven Scottish Government ministers are fluent in Gaelic?

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2022-05-17
Reference
FOI/202200295114
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Education Reform: FOI release

Could I please request the following under Freedom of Information legislation: What correspondence (e-mails and letters) has the Scottish Government had from the public regarding the Scottish education reform from 9 March 2022 to current?

FOI transferred 50 score 17 working days correspondence spending
Published
2022-05-09
Reference
FOI/202200288021
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Number of teachers required to fulfil commitment to reduce class contact time: FOI release

Any assessment carried out of the number of teachers that will be needed in order for the Scottish Government to fulfil its commitment to reduce class contact time and any information setting out how the government plans to meet this commitment and how much it expects it to cost. This freedom of information release hig...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.29(1)
Published
2022-05-09
Reference
FOI/202200285024
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Teacher numbers on temporary appointments and being displaced by newly qualified trainee teachers: FOI release

How many teachers in Scotland are on temporary appointments? In the last 5 years, has there been any cases of teachers being displaced by newly qualified trainee teachers, who are guaranteed a one year appointment? Is the Scottish Government’s funding to local authorities for education a ring-fenced fund that cannot ...

FOI not held 40 score 17 working days correspondence
Published
2022-05-03
Reference
FOI/202200284255
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Statistics of bicycles, laptops and tablets provided by Scottish Government: FOI release

How many bicycles have the Scottish administration given out to the public, and what cost so far? How many laptops have the Scottish administration given out to the public, and what cost so far? How many tablets have the Scottish administration given out to the public, and what cost so far?

FOI not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2022-04-28
Reference
FOI/202200283594
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Communications regarding lead teachers: FOI release

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 already published 80 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.30 s.25 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-04-20
Reference
FOI/202200269303
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector