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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The size of Biggar Primary School: FOI release

Did South Lanarkshire Council or their Agents make application to the Secretary of State or Scottish Ministers for exemption from the minimum areas of a school site defined with the Schools Premises Regulations 1967 in respect of Biggar Primary School which has a design capacity of 316-450 pupils? Have South Lanarkshir...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers s.19
Published
2018-08-01
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Report of Council of International Education Advisers 2016-2018: FOI release

May I request information on the total costs of producing the final report of the Council of International Education Advisers 2016-2018, published yesterday? Included in these costs, could I see a breakdown of the elements contributing to the total cost, including but not limited to: 1. Any and all expenses incurred ...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence meetings contracts spending s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1)
Published
2018-07-26
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

International Council of Education Advisers Report 2016-2018: FOI release

1. The date the Scottish Government received the International Council of Education Advisers Report 2016-2018. 2. Any emails or other internal correspondence, or correspondence with the Council of Advisers, in relation to the publication of this report. 3. The first draft of the report.

FOI already published 80 score correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2018-07-24
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Financial accounting software used by Education Scotland: FOI release

Information concerning the types of accounting software and applications that may be in use by your organisation. If it is not possible to provide the information requested, please provide advice and assistance, as to how I can refine my request to be included in the scope of the Act. 1. What financial accounting sof...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence contracts spending
Published
2018-07-04
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Communications relating to Newlands Junior College £345,000 funding: FOI review

All communications, including the content of attachments in emails, in relation to the £345,000 funding for Newlands Junior College The dates and locations of all meetings with NJC/their representatives in relation to this funding, as well as the minutes of those meetings.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.33(1) 24 attachments
Published
2018-07-04
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

ELC expansion plans submitted by local authorities: FOI release

The Initial expansion plans that Local Authorities submitted in September 2017 as part of the ELC expansion The subsequent expansion plans Local Authorities submitted in March 2018.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.33(1) 24 attachments
Published
2018-06-28
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Secondary school pupil numbers post-2020: FOI release

Any analysis, modelling, policy work or other documents on planning for the expected increase of secondary school pupil numbers post 2020.

FOI released 95 score correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-21
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Funding for Newlands Junior College: FOI release

All communications, including the content of attachments in emails, in relation to the £345,000 funding for Newlands Junior College; the dates and locations of all meetings with NJC/their representatives in relation to this funding, as well as the minutes of those meetings.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 18 attachments
Published
2018-06-21
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Information on the organisation's energy management system: EIR release

Details of the organisation's contract relating to their energy management system. Not all organisations have energy management system and if the organisation does not have one please ignore the contractual part of my request (1-6) and concentrate on questions 7-12. 1. The supplier who provides the software to the org...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts spending s.8 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.6(1)
Published
2018-06-21
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Energy, Public sector

Parent feedback on Scottish National Standardised Assessments: FOI release

Please release any information regarding feedback, questions, concerns etc raised by parents or parents groups about the Scottish National Standardised Assessments Please release any information regarding parents opting out of the Scottish National Standardised Assessments The date range for this request is March 2017 ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-21
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Feedback on introduction of Scottish National Standardised Assessments: FOI Release

All communication held by the Scottish Government regarding feedback from teachers and schools on the introduction and use of Scottish National Standardised Assessments in schools. Any documents prepared by or for the Scottish Government regarding feedback from teachers and schools on the introduction and use of Scotti...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2018-06-21
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic

Denominational schools in Scotland: FOI release

1. How many "faith schools" there are in Scotland ? 2. How many of these are fully funded by the Scottish Government or UK State? 3. How many are part funded by Scottish Government or UK State? 4. How many are within 3 miles of other non-faith schools ? 5. Clarification on why we the Government funds these ?

FOI clarification 55 score correspondence s.17 s.17(1)
Published
2018-06-20
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Schools inspected up to June 2018: FOI appeal

How many schools have not been subject to an inspection for over a decade? Please name the schools which have not been subject to an inspection for over a decade and state the date of each schools last inspection. Please group them into primaries, secondaries and special schools. Which Scottish school has been without ...

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-14
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Programmes/reports on increasing girls participation in STEM Subjects: FOI release

1. What steps the Government is taking to increase the number of girls participating in core STEM subjects after the age of 16. 2. Reports to the Minister relating to the performance of programmes to increase the number of girls participating in core STEM subjects after the age of 16.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-05
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

New standardised testing system introduced in Scottish schools: FOI review

The following information regarding the new standardised testing system introduced in Scottish schools: 1. What data will the Scottish Government receive from the test provider and when will this information be received? (NB: In July 2016 a Scottish Government official confirmed to me that: The Scottish Government wil...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-04
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Number of pupils under 18 excluded from schools: FOI release

How many under 18s were permanently excluded from state funded schools during the 2016/17, 2015/2016, 2014/2015, 2013/2014 and 2012/2013 periods. How many under 18s were excluded for a fixed period from state funded schools during the 2016/17, 2015/2016, 2014/2015, 2013/2014 and 2012/2013 periods.

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.17(1) s.38(1)
Published
2018-05-23
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Independent Students Support Review Group Conference: FOI release

All correspondence, between the Cabinet Minister Shirley Anne Somerville or any Scottish Government officials, acting on her behalf and Jayne Anne Gadhia the Chairperson of the Independent Students Support Review Group from the date Ms Gadhia took up this role until the date of this request. To be clear, all correspond...

FOI clarification 80 score correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.2 s.4 s.10 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-18
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Mental health education in secondary schools: FOI release

Initiatives and projects that have been implemented by the Scottish Government within secondary schools relating to: reducing the social stigma surrounding mental health increasing mental health education.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2018-05-17
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Inverclyde Council applying for Scottish Attainment Challenge funding: FOI release

All correspondence (i.e. emails etc.) that relates to: Inverclyde Council requesting permission to fund a finance post via the allocated Scottish Attainment Challenge funding for all years. Response provided by the Scottish Attainment Challenge (rejecting/accepting the proposal).

FOI released 100 score correspondence s.1 6 attachments
Published
2018-05-16
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Annual spend on support for Gaelic since 1999: FOI release

A) Details of the Scottish Government's annual spend on support for Gaelic each year since 1999, along with a breakdown of what the money was spent on, and B) Details of the Scottish Government's annual spend on support for Scots each year since 1999, along with a breakdown of what the money was spent on.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-08
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Primary and Secondary Education policy: FOI release

Communication between Scottish Ministers (and their officials) and the Prince of Wales or his representatives regarding education policy and/or educational provision in Scotland relating to primary and secondary education. Communication between Scottish Ministers (and their officials) and the following organisations: ...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2018-05-02
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Draft Budget 2018 to 2019: FOI release

You asked for details of any bids made by Scottish Government agencies to Ministers between the 2018-19 Draft Budget and the passing of Stage 3 regarding any changes to their department's budget.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers
Published
2018-05-01
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector