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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Communications concerning exams for Higher and Advanced Higher SQA National Qualifications: FOI release

Any internal Scottish Government communications (including emails, letters, text or WhatsApp messages, phone calls) concerning exams for Higher and Advanced Higher SQA National Qualifications in the academic year 2020-21. I would like this information from 17 November 2020 to 09 December 2020.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 58 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-04-15
Reference
FOI/202000121887
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Higher and National 5 results for previous years: FOI release

Information on Higher and National 5 grade distributions over the last 5 years, broken down by SIMD.

FOI unclear 75 score 9 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-13
Reference
FOI/202100164857
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Communication relating to teachers availability of work: FOI release

Any communications (including letters and emails) from members of the public identifying either as teachers or supply teachers, to the Scottish Government, that are on the topic of availability of work. I would like this information from 4 January 2021 to 15 February 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-13
Reference
FOI/202100160966
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Communications regarding Chromebook purchases for local authorities: FOI release

The Scottish Government has purchased Chromebooks which have then been offered to local authorities for distribution to pupils in need. I would like to know how the government arrived at the decision to purchase Chromebooks rather than an alternative. I would therefore like the government to provide all materials regar...

FOI unclear 80 score 18 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings spending s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-08
Reference
FOI/202100136555
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) review submissions: FOI release

Any internal Scottish Government communications (including letters and emails) concerning stakeholder submissions to the OECD Review of the Curriculum for Excellence. I would like this information from 13 December 2020 to 10 January 2020.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-07
Reference
FOI/202100137221
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Communications regarding industrial action in schools: FOI release

Any internal Scottish Government communications (including letters, emails, phone calls, typed or hand-written notes, text messages or otherwise) on the subject of industrial action in schools. I would like this information from 15 November 2020 to 25 November 2020.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers whatsapp s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-07
Reference
FOI/202000115776
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Summary Statistics for schools in Scotland publication: FOI release

Any internal Scottish Government communications (including letters, emails and phone calls) on the subject of the Scottish Government publication 'Summary statistics for schools in Scotland', as published on 15 December 2020. I would like this information between 01 December 2020 and 15 December 2020.

FOI unclear 75 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-30
Reference
FOI/202000126281
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) revision of appeal process: FOI release

Ministerial direction SQA refer to and any information, paperwork, correspondence etc between SG and SQA and also more generally which explains the thinking behind the revision of the appeals process (please treat as an FOI). I am not sure whether you can also explain where responsibility lies for the design of the app...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 49 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-03-26
Reference
FOI/202000108636
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Scottish Qualification Authority exam 2020-21 communication from teachers: FOI release

Communications (including letters and emails) to the Scottish Government from members of the public identifying as teachers or former teachers, that are on the subject of SQA qualifications in 2020/21. I would like this information from 04 January 2021 to 10 February 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-25
Reference
FOI/202100154002
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Computing equipment to assist with home schooling: FOI release

1. The total cost to the Scottish Government of purchasing hardware devices (laptops and tablets) Since 1st March 2020 to assist with providing children with access to these devices for learning at home. 2. The breakdown of the manufactures of all devices purchased by the Scottish Government to be distributed through a...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.3
Published
2021-03-23
Reference
FOI/202100148780
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Education, Public sector

Modern Studies teacher numbers across Scottish schools: FOI release

1. How many schools in Scotland had a 0 FTE compliment of Modern Studies teacher in the latest set of figures available? 2. How many schools had a less that 1 FTE compliment of Modern Studies teacher in the latest set of figures available?

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-23
Reference
FOI/202100148214
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Communication relating to funding for outdoor education centres: FOI release

Any communications (including letters, emails, text or Whatsapp messages or phone calls) between civil servants and Ministers on the subject of funding for outdoor education centres. I would like this information from 20 August 2020 to 23 October 2020.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers whatsapp s.38 s.33 s.29 s.38(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-18
Reference
FOI/202000113897
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Money and tax, Public sector

Information relating to Higher and Advance Higher exams 2021: FOI release

The Scottish Government has previously announced that National 5 exam diets would be cancelled but that Higher and Advanced Higher diets would go ahead. Education secretary John Swinney has since stated that alternate approaches have been developed and that a decision could be made as late as February to switch to thes...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-17
Reference
FOI/202000114519
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Information relating to Programme of International Student Assessment (PISA) 2018: FOI release

I would like to request further information on the following. 1. Has data from the PISA 2018 study for Scotland been linked to administrative records of children, including their National 4 and National 5 examinations. 2. Could you please provide me with the National 4 and National 5 grades achieved by the PISA 2018 sa...

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.3 s.12(1) s.4 s.5A s.6
Published
2021-03-16
Reference
FOI/202100141438
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Education, Public sector

Investment in technology to assist with home schooling: FOI release

Please confirm details of all investment in tablet computers, laptops, WiFi connections and other technology to assist with home learning for school pupils. Please confirm total spending on this and the number of families who have been supported. These figures should cover the 2020/21 financial year to date.

FOI unclear 75 score 14 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-11
Reference
FOI/202100140774
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Education, Public sector

Correspondence from Fiona Robertson prior to SQA report: FOI release

In a previous request (reference 202000092256) the response included reference to how the draft report I asked about was shared with Fiona Robertson for fact checking prior to its official publication. Could I please ask for a copy of her response to the report and any subsequent related correspondence between her and...

FOI released 95 score 19 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-11
Reference
FOI/202000105143
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Laptops and routers distributed to pupils for online learning: FOI release

How many laptops, funded by the Scottish Government, have been distributed to pupils in Scotland (in a recent statement John Swinney said that "more than 50,000" have been distributed)? How many internet routers (or other methods of provided internet access), funded by the Scottish Government, have been distributed to...

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-10
Reference
FOI/202100136544
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Education, Public sector

School leaver average tariff score: FOI release

You asked for: Schools in Scottish Borders – average leaver tariff score Schools is Scottish Borders – dyslexic children leavers average tariff score Schools in Scotland – average leaver tariff score Schools is Scotland – dyslexic children leavers average tariff score Peebles High School – average leaver tariff score P...

FOI released 95 score 6 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-08
Reference
FOI/202100144323
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

The number of teachers by gender and ethnicities: FOI release

How many black female qualified teachers you have in Scotland from the year 2015-2020? How many black male teachers qualified teachers you have in Scotland from the year 2015-2020?

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence
Published
2021-03-08
Reference
FOI/202100133377
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Equality and rights, Public sector

Teaching posts funded by Pupil Equity Funding (PEF): FOI release

You asked for how many teaching posts have been funded by PEF in each of the academic years since the funding model was initiated. Please provide a breakdown of these data showing 1. Permanent posts vs temporary posts (percentages) 2. Full-time posts vs part-time posts (percentages) 3. Standard teaching posts vs promot...

FOI unclear 75 score 16 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-08
Reference
FOI/202100136537
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Money and tax, Public sector

COVID-19 scientific evidence backing the closure of schools: FOI release

1. Why did the Scottish government choose to ignore the science produced by SPi-B and DfE? 2. Why did the Scottish government choose to not follow the science produced by SPi-B and DfE? 3. Why did the Scottish government choose to choose to put our children at risk of suicide by continuing to keep them out of school? 4...

FOI unclear 75 score 12 working days correspondence meetings 4 attachments
Published
2021-03-08
Reference
FOI/202100151007
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, +1 more … Public sector

Expenditure per school pupil by local authority: FOI release

What is the gross revenue expenditure per school pupil broken down by local authority area, for the most recent complete year that it is available for.

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence
Published
2021-03-03
Reference
FOI/202100140749
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Understanding teacher estimates for grading pupils receiving qualifications in 2020: FOI release

In relation to teacher estimates to grade pupils receiving qualifications in 2020, you asked: what work has been done/activities been undertaken to better understand why teacher estimates were so much higher than historic attainment please provide me with any written information exploring this issue – including, but n...

FOI already published 80 score 55 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.25(1) s.27(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-02
Reference
FOI/202000117808
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Average number of S4 pupils entered into Scottish National Qualifications Authority (SQA): FOI release

You asked for the average number of entries into SQA National Qualifications per S4 pupil at each secondary school in Scotland. Please provide the information in an Excel table and break the information down by school for each of the last 10 school years i.e. 2019/20, 2018/19, 2017/18, 2016/17, etc. If possible then pl...

FOI unclear 75 score 10 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-25
Reference
FOI/202000110466
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector