Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

16,344releases indexed
26,028attachments found
29.9avg calendar days
6,027partially withheld
2020-09-17oldest in sample
2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 6,027 unclear 5,486 not held 2,333 released 1,009 already published 541 cost limit 478 clarification 236 withheld 181 transferred 53

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 3766 s.20 3192 s.34(1) 2927 s.39(2) 2503 s.30 2200 s.17(1) 2143 s.25(1) 1847 s.10(4) 1492 s.11(2) 1218 s.2 907 s.29(1) 904 s.3 683

Timeline

2026-05 339 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 969 releases · 28.3 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 794 releases · 30.4 avg days Marine Directorate 634 releases · 28.0 avg days Learning Directorate 577 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 538 releases · 28.1 avg days Constitution Directorate 513 releases · 36.8 avg days Local Government and Housing Directorate 513 releases · 29.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 499 releases · 40.8 avg days
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Data for children attending school from Mull: FOI release

1. The number of days lost due to ferry or weather issues. 2. The impact of lost school days on the learning and the educational outcomes of these students. 3. The frequency with which Google Classroom (or indeed parental/carer support) is relied upon if students are unable to attend school for the reasons highlighte...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence s.2 s.3 s.5 s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2026-02-18
Reference
FOI/202500495326
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Secondary and further education pupil statistics: FOI release

1.) How many 16-18 year old are in full or part time secondary school education in Scotland? 2.) How many 16-18 year old are in full or part time further education in Scotland?

FOI unclear 55 score 1 working days correspondence s.2
Published
2026-01-12
Reference
FOI/202500488267
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Scottish Negotiating Committee for Teachers (SNCT) information: FOI Review

Original request 202500467988 1. You asked for the activities and public resourcing of the Scottish Negotiating Committee for Teachers (SNCT). Meeting Records and Decisions. Minutes, agendas, or formal notes of SNCT meetings held between 1 January 2022 and 27 May 2025. Any papers or decisions issued by the SNCT or it...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.2 s.30 2 attachments
Published
2025-10-16
Reference
FOI/202500473923 Review of 202500467988
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Scottish Negotiating Committee for Teachers (SNCT) information: FOI release

You asked for the activities and public resourcing of the Scottish Negotiating Committee for Teachers (SNCT). 1. Meeting Records and Decisions Minutes, agendas, or formal notes of SNCT meetings held between 1 January 2022 and 27 May 2025. Any papers or decisions issued by the SNCT or its subcommittees regarding teach...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.2 s.25(1) s.30
Published
2025-09-23
Reference
FOI/202500467988
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Scottish secondary schools catering for pupils with additional support needs: FOI release

1. The number of additional support need staff employed in mainstream Scottish secondary schools. 2. The number of Scottish secondary schools that cater for pupils who require additional support. 3. The number of pupils with additional support needs attending a mainstream secondary school.

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.3
Published
2025-05-12
Reference
FOI/202500455975
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Additional support needs (ASN) secondary school staffing and pupils: FOI release

1. The number of additional support need staff employed in mainstream Scottish secondary schools. 2. The number of Scottish secondary schools that cater for pupils who require additional support. 3. The number of pupils with additional support needs attending a mainstream secondary school.

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.3
Published
2025-05-12
Reference
FOI/202500455976
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Additional support needs in Scottish secondary schools: FOI release

1. The number of additional support need staff employed in mainstream Scottish secondary schools. 2. The number of Scottish secondary schools that cater for pupils who require additional support. 3. The number of pupils with additional support needs attending a mainstream secondary school. Please present this in a t...

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.3
Published
2025-05-01
Reference
FOI/202500455974
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Teacher judgement - commercially produced assessment tools information: FOI release

A small proportion of local authorities reported using commercially produced assessment tools as part of their evidence gathering. What local authorities? What commercially produced assessment tools?

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence s.2
Published
2025-04-16
Reference
FOI/202500453846
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence on the topic of unisex toilets in schools: FOI release

1. The number of complaints received by the Scottish Government regarding unisex toilets in schools. 2. Copies of emails sent or received by the Scottish Government ministers about this topic. 3. Details of any meetings held to discuss unisex toilets in schools, including dates, participants, and any meeting minutes ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.38(1) s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-02-18
Reference
FOI/202500447592
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

University correspondence regarding teacher recruitment and employment: FOI release

Copies of email or phone correspondence between the Scottish Government and universities, relating to the following: 1. Teacher Recruitment and Training: Correspondence regarding efforts to recruit and train teachers, including any communications on the availability of teaching placements, training programs, or partn...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.2 s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.29 s.33 8 attachments
Published
2024-11-21
Reference
FOI/202400434722
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Teacher retention and turnover data: FOI release

1. Teacher Retention and Turnover Rates: Data on teacher retention rates and turnover (attrition rates) in Scotland from 1st January 2018 to the present, broken down by, Permanent teachers Fixed-term teachers Supply teachers 2. Reasons for Leaving the Profession: Any available reports, analysis, or data that identi...

FOI released 100 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.2 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-05
Reference
FOI/202400434716
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Microsoft change to licensing rules: FOI release

1. Please confirm on what specific date the Scottish Government was made aware of the potential issues that may arise in schools due to Microsoft changing its licensing rules, meaning accessing Microsoft Word and Powerpoint offline through Glow may cease to be an option for teachers and pupils. 2. Please provide me wi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings whatsapp s.2 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.4 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-23
Reference
FOI/202400422554
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Medical student funding and statistics: FOI release

1. Total funding by year from 2010 to present provided by the Scottish Government to Universities directly connected to funding medical students. 2. Total number of medical students in Scotland. 3. Total number of medical graduates in Scotland annually from 2010 to present. 4. Proportion of medical graduates, by gra...

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence s.2 2 attachments
Published
2024-07-08
Reference
FOI/202400409872
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Health and social care, Public sector

VAT to independent school fees: FOI release

I am requesting information regarding the Scottish Government's assessment of the potential impact of a Labour Government's policy to add VAT to independent school fees. Please find the attached request in full.

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence ministers s.2
Published
2024-01-31
Reference
FOI/202300388042
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Digital devices in schools: FOI release

1. As of the 15th November 2023, how many digital devices were distributed to school pupils for use in school and at home – as per the SNP’s 2021 manifesto pledge? Can I get the breakdown for the 2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023 and 2023-24 financial years? Can this also be broken down by council? 2. As of the 15th Nove...

FOI not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.2
Published
2024-01-23
Reference
FOI/202300385195
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Electronic devices provided to primary schools: FOI release

“Information relating to iPads, tablets and laptops provided to primary schools in Scotland. In particular, we require the following information: 1. Information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing the number of iPads and/or tablets and/or laptops which have been provided to primary sch...

FOI not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence s.2 s.17(1)
Published
2023-12-12
Reference
FOI/202300383430
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Free school meals diaries, minutes and third-party consultations: FOI release

1) A list of diary commitments undertaken by the First Minister, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills relating to free school meals 2) Minutes of all those meetings 3) A list of third-party groups who have been consulted with on the policy of free school meals expansion, including priv...

FOI unclear 55 score 6 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.17(1) s.3
Published
2023-11-03
Reference
202300355468
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Progress made within the Education system: FOI release

You asked the following questions: What progress has been made on the development for all-year-round school age childcare systems the needs of children and families? What progress has been made towards the development of high quality early learning and childcare for 1 and 2 years olds? What steps have the government t...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.2
Published
2023-08-22
Reference
FOI/202300367092
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Scottish Education Management Information System (SEEMiS) Early Years System: FOI release

You asked what the expected roll out date is for the SEEMiS Early Years System and why has it been delayed? 1. What is expected roll out date for the SEEMiS Early Years System? 2. Why has it been delayed?

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence contracts s.2
Published
2023-06-22
Reference
FOI/202300340037
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Regarding the 2022/23 programme for government: FOI release

1. Given that the 2022/23 programme for government (p.29) outlines the ambition to "develop guidance and teaching materials for young people on consent and healthy relationships" and that this will "support the prevention of sexual harassment and gender based violence," will the Scottish Government remove teaching mate...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.2
Published
2023-02-02
Reference
FOI/202200325486
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

The Government's pledge to fund ninety graduates to complete an MSc in Educational Psychology between 2018-2021: FOI release

In May 2018 the Scottish Government pledged £4 million in funding over 3 years for 90 graduates to complete a MSc in Educational Psychology. The funding from 2018-19 to 2020-21 will include a Scottish government contribution of £2.85 million, including nearly £1.5 million from the Attainment Scotland Fund, and £1.35 mi...

FOI not held 45 score 8 working days correspondence s.1 s.2
Published
2022-10-18
Reference
FOI/202200316572
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Jordanhill School: FOI release

"I can see form monthly spend reports that Jordanhill School is funded directly by Scottish Government and it appears that this relationship was set up as a demonstration school." 1. The comparative cost per pupil for Jordanhill compared to council run schools (including allocation of cost for the building/land). 2. ...

FOI not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.2 s.19 s.5
Published
2022-07-21
Reference
FOI/202200305248
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Children's health and wellbeing census 21/22: FOI release

A series of questions, and for information, with regards to the Health and Wellbeing Census. These are dealt with below. What age children are targeted by the census? You also asked for: 1) A full copy of the census. 2) A copy of the ministerial sign-off of the census. 3) A copy of senior civil service sign-off of the ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers s.2 s.3 s.4 s.5 s.6 s.7 s.8 s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2022-02-16
Reference
FOI/202100260600
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Education, Public sector