Scottish Government FOI Index

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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Information regarding RSHP and LGBT inclusive education: FOI release

Copies of any guidance notes, updated guidance or other communications delivered to local councils/education authorities concerning RSHP and LGBT inclusive education since May 2019. As well as information about the lgbteducation.scot website.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence s.17 s.27(1)

Published: 2021-10-08
Reference: FOI/202100235479
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Minutes between First Minister and education officials: FOI release

Last week it was revealed that the First Minister has met with education officials to discuss the SQA’s new alternative accreditation model, as reported in TES (see here: https://www.tes.com/news/SQA-sturgeon-we-wont-have-another-qualifications-fiasco) I would like (a) copy of the minutes taken at the meetings between ...

FOI cost limit 70 score 67 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2021-09-21
Reference: FOI/202100206212
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Funding for speak Gaelic initiative:

How much funding has been provided to the “Speak Gaelic” initiative https://speakgaelic.scot/ and how much is intended to be provided to them over the duration of the current government.

FOI unclear 50 score 2 working days correspondence

Published: 2021-09-16
Reference: FOI/202100231254
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Money and tax, Public sector

Capital spend on education facilities: FOI release

"In the last ten whole financial years (up to 2020-21), the total value of all capital investment which the Scottish Government has committed and spent on: 1. The Schools Estate nationally (nursery, primary, secondary provision) 2. The College Sector nationally 3. The University Sector nationally I would also like to k...

FOI not held 70 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-09-15
Reference: FOI/202100223842
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Communication relating to SQA awards 2021: FOI release

Any communications (including letters and emails) from members of the public identifying as teachers to the Scottish Government, on the subject on SQA awards in 2021. I would like this information from 10 June 2021 to 9 July 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-09-14
Reference: FOI/202100225914
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

National A-C Higher attainment rate: FOI release

Please provide the National A-C Higher attainment rate broken down by SIMD deciles for 2021, 2020 and 2019.

FOI unclear 75 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2021-09-10
Reference: FOI/202100229635
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Promotion of Gaelic language: FOI release

The Scottish Government published a consultation paper for its plan to enhance the teaching and use of Gaelic in Scotland over the next five years. Please provide information as follows: 1. What costs would be incurred by the Scottish Government for this exercise? 2. Would this be undertaken in all regions of Scotland,...

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.1

Published: 2021-08-12
Reference: FOI/202100224330
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Funding provided to each council authority for music tuition: FOI release

In relation to the recent announcement that parents will no longer have to pay fees for children learning a musical instrument at school: 1. How much is each council getting in terms of funding for music tuition in the 2021-22 academic year? 2. How was it decided how much each council will receive?

FOI unclear 50 score 4 working days correspondence

Published: 2021-08-10
Reference: FOI/202100227668
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Money and tax, Public sector

Documents relating to mental health in Schools Working Group: FOI release

Please send copies of all documents prepared in association with the Mental Health in Schools Working Group meetings on 6 May 2021 and 14 June 2021. Please include briefing notes, correspondence, notes taken and all other documents.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.25(1) s.27 s.30 s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2021-08-09
Reference: FOI/202100222593
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Communication regarding OCED review of Curriculum for Excellence: FOI release

1. Any communication (including letters, emails, phone calls or text messages) between the Scottish Government and the SQA on the subject of the OECD review of Curriculum for Excellence. 2. Any communication (including letters, emails, phone calls or text messages) between the Scottish Government and Education Scotland...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-08-02
Reference: FOI/202100216183
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

School material on Israel and Palestine: FOI release

Included in preamble of a recent public petition (PE 1879) calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to “Provide an accessible and professionally developed learning and teaching resource on Israel and Palestine”, is a reference to; “re-establishing a ‘strategic review group’ to oversee any revi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-07-30
Reference: FOI/202100219662
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence from teachers regarding SQA national qualifications: FOI release

Any communications (including letters and emails) from members of the public identifying as teachers to the Scottish Government, on the subject of SQA National Qualifications in 2021. I would like this information between 7 May 2021 and 4 June 2021

FOI partially withheld 90 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-07-28
Reference: FOI/202100209735
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Achievement of Curriculum for Excellence broken down by school: FOI release

You asked for an EXCEL or CSV spreadsheet showing Achievement of Curriculum for Excellence in the stages of P1, P4, P7, and S3 broken down by percentage of pupils in each SCHOOL in the following disciplines: Numeracy Literacy - Reading (English) Literacy - Writing (English) Literacy - Listening and Talking (English) ...

FOI unclear 75 score 10 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2021-07-14
Reference: FOI/202100218310
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Reform discussion held with Scottish Qualification Authority: FOI release

All communication between the Scottish Government (cabinet secretaries, the first minister, special advisers and/or learning directorate staff) and the SQA regarding or referring to the reform of the SQA. This request includes any attachments where applicable.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-07-13
Reference: FOI/202100209364
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Funding provided for laptops for school children: FOI release

1. How much money was provided to the Scottish government in 2020 to provide Scottish school children with laptops and/or broadband who did not have access to these during the pandemic? 2. Who provided these funds? 3. How many laptops and/or broadband were distributed? 4. How were these laptops distributed? 5. Is it kn...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence s.5 s.6 s.7

Published: 2021-07-13
Reference: FOI/202100215611
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Potential reforms to SQA and Education Scotland: FOI release

You asked for any documents held by the Scottish Government or its agencies regarding the potential/planned reforms to SQA and Education Scotland. This would include proposal or briefing documents to ministers but could also include material considering the effectiveness of either organisation, for example.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.30(1) s.38 4 attachments

Published: 2021-07-12
Reference: FOI/202100209354
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Communications with SQA regarding National Qualification assessment 2021: FOI release

Any communications (including letters, emails, phone calls) between the Scottish Government and the SQA on the subject of SQA National Qualification assessments in 2021. I would like this information between 01 March 2021 and 26 March 2021.

FOI already published 80 score 72 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-07-12
Reference: FOI/202100187739
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Internal communications referring to the reform of the SQA: FOI release

You asked for all internal communications (emails, other electronic messages, records of meetings and phone calls etc) involving cabinet secretaries, the first minister, special advisers and/or learning directorate staff regarding or referring to the reform of the SQA and Education Scotland. NB This request includes an...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.38 4 attachments

Published: 2021-07-09
Reference: FOI/202100209350
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

School pupil results statistics in Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) higher examinations: FOI release

Information on the ‘% of pupils achieving A grade in higher English… % of pupils achieving B grade for higher English’ and the same for Mathematics at the individual school level for the years 2018-2020, and that this would ensure that each pupil is only counted once under each attribute.

FOI released 95 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2021-07-08
Reference: FOI/202100210604
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Information concerning poverty related attainment gap in Scottish schools: FOI release

Any internal Scottish Government communications (including letters and emails) concerning the poverty related attainment gap in Scottish schools. I would like to request with a timeframe of 10 March 2021 to 16 March 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.27(1) 10 attachments

Published: 2021-07-08
Reference: FOI/202100202794
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Allocation of additional funding to local authorities: FOI release

You asked for: of the appointments referred to in the following publication, please tell me how many appointments were (a) permanent and (b) temporary. https://www.gov.scot/publications/teacher-recruitment-local-authority-returns/ Please also detail of all advice sent by the Scottish Government regarding the permanence...

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2021-07-05
Reference: FOI/202100209885
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Money and tax, Public sector

Information relating to state-funded schools in Scotland: FOI release

2020/21 latest Census for each state-funded school in Scotland (primary and secondary) broken down by the home LSOA with LSOA identifier of the pupil along with school identifier number. For secondary schools I would like LSOA counts for all year groups in the school and then LSOA counts for: Year Groups 9-14 only (su...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-07-05
Reference: FOI/202100210944
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Communication with Scottish Qualification Authority relating to estimated grades: FOI release

Any communications (including letters, emails and phone calls) between the Scottish Government and the SQA on the subject of teachers' estimated grades for SQA National Qualifications. I would like this information between 25 March 2021 and 15 April 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 52 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-07-01
Reference: FOI/202100195400
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Discussions held relating to 2021 certification model: FOI release

1. A copy of the minutes of any meetings between the Cabinet Secretary for Education, Scottish Government officials, or the SQA and either the Children and Young People’s Commissioner’s office or the EHRC in which the 2021 certification model was discussed. 2. Any written correspondence between the Cabinet Secretary fo...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-07-01
Reference: FOI/202100205379
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Communications with Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD): FOI review

1. All records of communications between the Scottish Government and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) between February 2, 2021, and February 9, 2021 (inclusive). 2. all records of internal Scottish Government communications and minutes of meetings about the OECD review of Curriculum for ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 46 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.21(4) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-06-29
Reference: FOI/202100211685 review of 202100196586
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector