Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,792releases indexed
39,278attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,073partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

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 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 961 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 725 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days
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Regional Improvement Collaboratives - budget, staff, time spent: FOI release

You asked for the following information: What budget was given to each of the Regional Improvement Collaboratives for Financial Years 2017/18. 2018/19 and 2019/20 (as per the Scottish Government's draft budget)? How many staff are employed directly by Regional Improvement Collaboratives, broekn down by each? How many ...

FOI not held 40 score 19 working days correspondence
Published
2019-03-25
Reference
FOI/201900000411
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

First Minister's visit to Auschwitz: FOI release

FOI not held 40 score correspondence ministers s.28(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.38(1) s.3(2) s.32 18 attachments
Published
2018-12-10
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

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

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

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

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

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