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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New national standardised assessments: FOI release

Information relating to the role of the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) in overseeing the new national standardised assessments. In particular you asked for (a) ACER's remit in relation to the new national standardised assessment, (b) the timescale for the delivery of ACER's contract with the Scottis...

FOI released 70 score correspondence contracts
Published
2017-12-22
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

School Inspection retention of inspection dates: FOI release

1. Relating to a previous FOI response where you were informed "In April 2008 inspection information prior to this change has been deleted." You have requested any information related to the decision to delete inspection information prior to April 2008. You have requested to know what the rationale behind the decision...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers briefings s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-21
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Free school meals in 2017-18: FOI release

Information on the amount of funding provided to councils from the Scottish Government for free schools meals for P1 to P3 pupils in 2017-18.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2017-12-18
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Health and social care, Public sector

Teach First letter regarding Scottish fast track course: FOI release

The letter submitted by Teach First to the Scottish Government advising that they will not be bidding for the Scottish Government's proposed new route into teaching, as reported here: The Herald 14 November 2017 and confirmed by the Scottish Government spokesperson. If a response has been issued by the time of replying...

FOI partially withheld 85 score correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2017-12-18
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Meetings with Teach First: FOI review

Response to appeal of review of FOI/17/01247 Further to my letter of 4 December you asked for clarification on some matters concerning your appeal to the Office of the Scottish Information Commissioner (OSIC) on 2 September about your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for communicati...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38 30 attachments
Published
2017-12-13
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Disabled Students' Allowance guidance: FOI release

a. Does SAAS currently have an "exceptional cases" policy (whether formal or informal) for use in considering/ assessing cases where applicants fall outside the standard eligibility criteria for entitlement to loan funding and/ or DSA, and/or are asking for "reasonable adjustments" to be made under the Equality Act? b...

FOI released 100 score correspondence spending s.20 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-13
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

St. Mary's Music School funding: FOI release

Information regarding funding from the Scottish Government to the St Mary's Music School in Edinburgh. Additionally, you requested information regarding any additional past or future funding provided to the school by the Scottish Government and details of correspondence between Government Ministers.

FOI not held 45 score correspondence ministers spending s.12 s.25(1) s.20
Published
2017-12-06
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Education, Public sector

Scottish Council of Deans on routes into teaching: FOI release

Information on both the proposals from the Scottish Council of Deans of Education on new routes into teaching and the final agreed routes.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-12-06
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

International Council of Education Advisers expenses: FOI release

Could you provide an itemised list of expenses, submitted by members of the international council of education advisers, since their appointments. Please provide details of the claims broken down by member. This should include as much detail as possible, for example, the amount, purpose, date expense incurred, etc. Pl...

FOI released 95 score correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2017-11-13
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

International Council of Education Advisers meetings: FOI release

Minutes and other documentation relating to meetings involving the Scottish Government's International Council of Education Advisers during the week beginning September 18th 2017. A breakdown of travel, entertaining and accommodation costs involved with bringing members of the council to Edinburgh for the meetings.

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence meetings spending s.27(1)
Published
2017-11-10
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Costing and business plan for post-graduate teaching bursary: FOI release

Any costings, business plans and other documents around the announcement of a post graduate teaching bursary and whether any modelling has been done on the expected take up of this bursary.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.30 10 attachments
Published
2017-11-10
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Grant allocations for Gaelic Medium Education 2012-2017: FOI release

How much money was given to Glasgow City Council and to Edinburgh City Council in the years 2012-2017 for the delivery of Gaelic Medium Education (please include capital grants but I would appreciate it if you could itemise grants separately). Whether there are any specific conditions relating to the use by local autho...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2017-11-09
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence with Teach First: FOI release

Copies of all correspondence between the Scottish Government and Teach First from 1 April 2017 to 4 October 2017. Details (and associated documents) of any meetings (whether face to face or via alternative means such as telephone) between the Scottish Government and Teach First from 1 April 2017 to 4 October 2017.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.25(1) 18 attachments
Published
2017-11-08
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

International Council of Education Advisers report, stakeholder involvement: FOI release

You asked for anything circulated to stakeholders meaning all of those involved in the process of preparing and publishing the report in question, particularly including ICEA members, Scottish government staff, Education Scotland staff and Scottish Ministers. You also asked for comments from all of these individuals.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 12 attachments
Published
2017-11-01
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Initial report by International Council of Education Advisers: FOI release

Any correspondence with members or representatives of the international council of education advisers regarding the publication of its initial report, published July 2017. This should include any feedback on draft documents/findings, any requested changes, discussion of public release, etc. You also asked to provide ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 12 attachments
Published
2017-10-30
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Reasons for stopping Literacy and Numeracy survey: FOI release

Papers and correspondence from and between SG officials, Scottish Government Ministers and Special Advisors on the reasons and justifications for stopping the Scottish Survey of Literacy and Numeracy (SSLN).

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-10-27
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Joint statement with International Council of Education Advisers: FOI release

You asked for: Name and/or job title of any Scottish Government staff or ministers to have been involved in drafting, reviewing, commenting on, clearing or otherwise forming the joint statement from ICEA members of 21/9/17 School Reform Progress Confirmation of the role played by anyone involved in answer to part 1 of...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.17(1)
Published
2017-10-24
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Educational provision for modern foreign languages and Gaelic: FOI response

The number of secondary school pupils studying one modern foreign language beyond Broad General Education. The number of secondary school pupils studying two or more modern foreign languages beyond Broad General Education. The number of secondary schools offering Gaelic as a subject. The amount of money spent by the Sc...

FOI not held 40 score correspondence
Published
2017-10-23
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Communications with universities regarding Teach First: FOI release

Copies of any communications between the Scottish Government and any Scottish universities regarding the Teach First organisation or in which the Teach First organisation was discussed; Details (including any associated documents) of any meetings between Scottish Government officials and representatives of any Scottish...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings contracts s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-10-19
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Gaelic department budget: FOI release

'Can you please supply me with the budget figures for your Gaelic department covering 2014 to 2017?'

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2017-10-11
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Equality and rights, Public sector

Supported Induction Route, University of Dundee: FOI release

In relation to the decision to launch a new PGCE (Secondary) with Supported Induction Route with the University of Dundee, I would like to request information regarding the evidence that supported this decision. In particular, can you please provide me with (a) a copy of all the evidence used to support this decision, ...

FOI released 95 score correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2017-10-05
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Education Scotland Head of Digital Services hospitality invites: FOI release

You asked for details of all or any offers of hospitality made to the Head of Digital Services by any supplier during 2016 or 2017. Details of any hospitality which was offered or declined is also requested.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2017-10-02
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Standardised testing system for Schools: FOI release

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 ministers s.29(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-10-02
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Teacher training costs: FOI release

You asked for information relating to the cost to the state of training new teachers per teacher trained, in particular the costs to the state of teacher training: via the undergraduate programme via the post-graduate programme via the recently launched PGCE with supported induction route at Dundee University In addi...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence spending
Published
2017-09-27
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Children and Young People consultation costs: FOI release

You asked for "the release of all documents detailing how this money was spent and how the final figure of £61,202 has been accounted for. This should include but is not necessarily limited to submissions to government detailing the costs of the activities involved and communications (both internal and external) where ...

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence briefings meetings spending 4 attachments
Published
2017-09-25
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector