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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Correspondence regarding formulation of home education policy: FOI release

Agendas, minutes and emails relating to meetings and discussions with the Department for Education in London about the formulation of home education law, policy and guidance in Scotland and England; requesting the information dated from 1st September 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.28(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-19
Reference
FOI/202100263296
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Health and Wellbeing Questionnaire Content Group membership: FOI release

Details of all members, and associated organisations, of the Health and Wellbeing Questionnaire Content Group since it was established in April 2018.

FOI partially withheld 60 score 13 working days correspondence meetings
Published
2022-01-12
Reference
FOI/202100258663
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Information pertaining to the STEP program: FOI release

Please provide the following information: a) A summary of dedicated expenditure on (aka, expenditure which was specifically intended or earmarked for) the STEP physical literacy program, marketed by STEP2Progress limited; b) Minutes of meetings with and records of correspondence with STEP2Progress limited; c) Studies,...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2021-12-16
Reference
FOI/202100252139
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Communications regarding Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) appeal rates 2021: FOI review

Your request, reference 202100243380 Any communication, internal or external, discussing / responding to concerns about the quantity of appeals that the SQA may receive in relation to any 2021 appeals processes. The time frame for this request is 1/2/2021 - 2/6/2021. Your review request, reference 202100243380 Firstly,...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.30 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-15
Reference
FOI/202100243380 review of 202100208815
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Deputy First Minister communication regarding 2021 exam diet: FOI review

Your request, reference 202100203007 1. Any emails, text messages, OneNote memos, or other correspondence between John Swinney, his ministerial office and/or special advisers and the SQA on the topic of the 2021 exams diet and alternative certification model between November 1, 2020 to the date of this request. 2. Any ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings spending s.30 s.12 4 attachments
Published
2021-11-09
Reference
FOI/202100241427 review of 202100203007
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Meetings with Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) between May and June 2021: FOI release

All meeting notes (agendas, notes, minutes) for meetings between the Scottish Government (including Ministers, officials and special advisors), with the Scottish Qualifications Authority between the 24th May 2021 - 3rd June 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 90 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-04
Reference
FOI/202100209239
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Information pertaining to Scottish National Standardised Assessments: FOI release

All communication (internal and external) involving Shirley-Anne Somerville (or her staff) regarding the Scottish National Standardised Assessments. This includes any attachments in the case of emails, as well as non-email communication such as messaging services. Any briefings, analysis or other official documents he...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-03
Reference
FOI/202100236994
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Communications regarding Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) appeal rates 2021: FOI release

Any communication, internal or external, discussing / responding to concerns about the quantity of appeals that the SQA may receive in relation to any 2021 appeals processes. The time frame for this request is 1/2/2021 - 2/6/2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 76 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-12
Reference
FOI/202100208815
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Information regarding RSHP and LGBT inclusive education: FOI release

Copies of any guidance notes, updated guidance or other communications delivered to local councils/education authorities concerning RSHP and LGBT inclusive education since May 2019. As well as information about the lgbteducation.scot website.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence s.17 s.27(1)
Published
2021-10-08
Reference
FOI/202100235479
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Communication relating to SQA awards 2021: FOI release

Any communications (including letters and emails) from members of the public identifying as teachers to the Scottish Government, on the subject on SQA awards in 2021. I would like this information from 10 June 2021 to 9 July 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-14
Reference
FOI/202100225914
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Documents relating to mental health in Schools Working Group: FOI release

Please send copies of all documents prepared in association with the Mental Health in Schools Working Group meetings on 6 May 2021 and 14 June 2021. Please include briefing notes, correspondence, notes taken and all other documents.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.25(1) s.27 s.30 s.38 2 attachments
Published
2021-08-09
Reference
FOI/202100222593
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Communication regarding OCED review of Curriculum for Excellence: FOI release

1. Any communication (including letters, emails, phone calls or text messages) between the Scottish Government and the SQA on the subject of the OECD review of Curriculum for Excellence. 2. Any communication (including letters, emails, phone calls or text messages) between the Scottish Government and Education Scotland...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-08-02
Reference
FOI/202100216183
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

School material on Israel and Palestine: FOI release

Included in preamble of a recent public petition (PE 1879) calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to “Provide an accessible and professionally developed learning and teaching resource on Israel and Palestine”, is a reference to; “re-establishing a ‘strategic review group’ to oversee any revi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-30
Reference
FOI/202100219662
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence from teachers regarding SQA national qualifications: FOI release

Any communications (including letters and emails) from members of the public identifying as teachers to the Scottish Government, on the subject of SQA National Qualifications in 2021. I would like this information between 7 May 2021 and 4 June 2021

FOI partially withheld 90 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-28
Reference
FOI/202100209735
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Reform discussion held with Scottish Qualification Authority: FOI release

All communication between the Scottish Government (cabinet secretaries, the first minister, special advisers and/or learning directorate staff) and the SQA regarding or referring to the reform of the SQA. This request includes any attachments where applicable.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-13
Reference
FOI/202100209364
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Potential reforms to SQA and Education Scotland: FOI release

You asked for any documents held by the Scottish Government or its agencies regarding the potential/planned reforms to SQA and Education Scotland. This would include proposal or briefing documents to ministers but could also include material considering the effectiveness of either organisation, for example.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.30(1) s.38 4 attachments
Published
2021-07-12
Reference
FOI/202100209354
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Internal communications referring to the reform of the SQA: FOI release

You asked for all internal communications (emails, other electronic messages, records of meetings and phone calls etc) involving cabinet secretaries, the first minister, special advisers and/or learning directorate staff regarding or referring to the reform of the SQA and Education Scotland. NB This request includes an...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.38 4 attachments
Published
2021-07-09
Reference
FOI/202100209350
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Information concerning poverty related attainment gap in Scottish schools: FOI release

Any internal Scottish Government communications (including letters and emails) concerning the poverty related attainment gap in Scottish schools. I would like to request with a timeframe of 10 March 2021 to 16 March 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.27(1) 10 attachments
Published
2021-07-08
Reference
FOI/202100202794
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Information relating to state-funded schools in Scotland: FOI release

2020/21 latest Census for each state-funded school in Scotland (primary and secondary) broken down by the home LSOA with LSOA identifier of the pupil along with school identifier number. For secondary schools I would like LSOA counts for all year groups in the school and then LSOA counts for: Year Groups 9-14 only (su...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-05
Reference
FOI/202100210944
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Communication with Scottish Qualification Authority relating to estimated grades: FOI release

Any communications (including letters, emails and phone calls) between the Scottish Government and the SQA on the subject of teachers' estimated grades for SQA National Qualifications. I would like this information between 25 March 2021 and 15 April 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 52 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-01
Reference
FOI/202100195400
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Discussions held relating to 2021 certification model: FOI release

1. A copy of the minutes of any meetings between the Cabinet Secretary for Education, Scottish Government officials, or the SQA and either the Children and Young People’s Commissioner’s office or the EHRC in which the 2021 certification model was discussed. 2. Any written correspondence between the Cabinet Secretary fo...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-01
Reference
FOI/202100205379
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Communications with Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD): FOI review

1. All records of communications between the Scottish Government and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) between February 2, 2021, and February 9, 2021 (inclusive). 2. all records of internal Scottish Government communications and minutes of meetings about the OECD review of Curriculum for ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 46 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.21(4) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-29
Reference
FOI/202100211685 review of 202100196586
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the Curriculum for Excellence Review 2020/21: FOI Appeal

All correspondence or documentation (including emails, attachments, typed or hand written notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, texts or instant messages, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) between the Scottish Government and the OECD regarding the Curriculum for Excellence Review 2020/21. I would li...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 207 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-21
Reference
FOI/202000061974 - Appeal
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Provision of laptops or tablets for school children: FOI review

Any internal Scottish Government communications (including letters, emails, texts or WhatsApp messages) on the subject of the introduction of the provision of laptops or tablets for school children. You would like this information from 20 January 2021 to 20 March 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-17
Reference
FOI/202100202932 review of 202100187590
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector