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 with Hometown Foundation: FOI appeal

Details of communication such as mtgs e-mails and phone calls between SG and Hometown Foundation. Also provide the minutes of mtgs between SG and representatives of Hometown Foundation.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.33(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-09-21
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

National 5 candidates achieving A or B result: FOI release

In your request you asked:- how many candidates sat Nat 5 exam and how many gained an A or B result this academic year?

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2017-09-07
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Higher Education statistics 2013-14: FOI release

Since AY13/14 to date, please advise year on year how many European students were/are are in full time Higher Education in Scotland and had/have their tuition fees paid for by SAAS? Since AY13/14, to date, please advise year on year how many European students were/are in full time Higher Education in Scotland and had/h...

FOI withheld 80 score correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-06
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Educational attainment gap between rich and poor children: FOI release

A list of the dates between May 2007 and November 2014 on which the Scottish Cabinet discussed the educational attainment gap between rich and poor children.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence meetings
Published
2017-09-05
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Funding for Let's Talk and Enquire: FOI release

Let's Talk ASN: 1. In each year since 2010: a) How many parents have requested help from 'Let's Talk ASN' in each local authority area? b) How many parents have received help from 'Let's Talk ASN' in each local authority area? c) How much Scottish Government funding has been allocated for 'Let's Talk ASN'? Enquire....

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2017-08-29
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Cost of education governance review: FOI review

What has been the total cost of the governance review from its commencement to the publication of materials on the 15th of June? (NB This figure should include all costs - preferably with breakdowns - such as the production of the consultation, events which took place during the consultation, analysis of the responses ...

FOI transferred 80 score correspondence meetings contracts spending s.17(1) s.12 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-23
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Information on the Scottish National Standardised Assessments (SNSA): FOI release

The following information on the standardised assessments: a. What data will be captured? b. What format will the data be published in? and when? c. Who will the data from school be shared with? d. When will parents and teachers have access to this data?

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2017-08-10
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Sick days taken by teachers and reasons why: FOI release

Information relating to the number of sick days taken by teachers this year and reasons why. I note you are particularly interested in depression, anxiety and stress related categories. A five year breakdown for 2012-2016. A breakdown by primary and secondary schools.

FOI not held 45 score correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2017-08-07
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Exclusions handed out to pupils this year: FOI release

You asked for information relating to the number of permanent and fixed period exclusions handed out to pupils this year, with reasons for the exclusion. An annual breakdown from 2011-2017. A breakdown by region and age.

FOI not held 40 score correspondence
Published
2017-08-07
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Complaint at George Watson's College: FOI release

Copies of all documents, communications, and other information about your family or your case/complaint to George Watson's College and/or Merchant Company Education Board held by the Minister(s) or within related parliamentary administration systems since 16 November 2015. These might relate to interactions with or in...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2017-08-07
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Salary of all state head teachers: FOI release

Information relating to the salary of all state headteachers, with a regional, gender, ethnicity breakdown: A breakdown by secondary/primary. A historic breakdown going back five years, if possible.

FOI not held 45 score correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2017-08-07
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Data about George Watson's College: FOI release

All data from any source or discovered by any means about George Watson's College that is held in any form by Education Scotland, including by HMIE, the Registrar for Independent Schools, Education Ministers and their office or any other internal division, agency, or representatives of any kind.

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.17(1) 14 attachments
Published
2017-08-07
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Summary list of special schools in Scotland: FOI release

A summary list of special schools in Scotland showing school name, number of pupils, location and other key information.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2017-08-04
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Schools sharing best practice across their educational departments: FOI release

Information on how schools across all local authorities in Scotland share best practice across their educational departments (including schools and staff). Which Local Authorities use GLOW. Which Local Authorities publish internal newsletters that are sent out between schools, and if so who is the editor of these publ...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2017-08-04
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Email addresses and telephone numbers for educational establishments: FOI release

Information on all preferred contact email addresses and telephone numbers for all pre-schools, schools, PRU, Exclusion Units, colleges, sixth-form centres, and any other similar educational establishment within Scotland.

FOI not held 45 score correspondence s.17 s.25(1)
Published
2017-08-04
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Meetings with Teach First 2016-2017: FOI release

A copy of the minutes for each of the three meetings between the Scottish Government and Teach First, held on 10 January 2017, 21 September 2016, and 26 August 2016, as detailed in the Written Answer to question S5W-09678.

FOI released 100 score correspondence meetings s.17 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-26
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Information on Q15 of SG Educational Governance Review: FOI release

You asked for the following information in relation to question 15 of the Scottish Government's Educational Governance Review consultation: How many of the 1,154 submissions to the Scottish Government's consultation, stated or agreed, that there should be further controls over funding at a school level? How many of th...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence briefings s.25(1)
Published
2017-07-20
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Total cost of education governance review: FOI release

What has been the total cost of the governance review from its commencement to the publication of materials on the 15th of June? (NB This figure should include all costs - preferably with breakdowns - such as the production of the consultation, events which took place during the consultation, analysis of the responses ...

FOI transferred 75 score correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-14
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Census of school pupils in Scotland: FOI release

Information related to the census of school pupils in Scotland.

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence s.33
Published
2017-07-04
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Data collected at national level from pupils: FOI release

1. Please can you provide the field names of the data collected at national level from:a) pupils in Scotlandb) workforce (teachers) in Scotlandc) please provide in a table format (perhaps as excel or .csv file)

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-04
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector