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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Funding for National Parent Forum of Scotland: FOI release

Can you advise if and how much funding the Scottish government has paid to the National Parent Forum of Scotland for the financial years 2019/20 and 2020/21. Can you also advise if this body is not registered as a charity why monies are paid and what scrutiny takes place from yourselves?

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence meetings contracts spending
Published
2021-11-10
Reference
FOI/202100244128
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Money and tax, Public sector

Breakdown of exam results: FOI release

I would like to request the following information under FOISA: a breakdown of exam results by SIMD deciles for the years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 This breakdown should show: the overall pass rate (grades A-C) by SIMD decile the grade distributions (grades A, B, C, D and No Award) by SIMD decile

FOI unclear 75 score 10 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-05
Reference
FOI/202100243268
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Contingency measures for exams 2022: FOI release

The Scottish Government has today confirmed that exams will take place in 2022 (if safe to do so) - https://www.gov.scot/news/national-qualifications-2022/ 1. Does the government have any definition or set of conditions that will determine whether it is “safe to do so”? If so, please release this information. If not, ...

FOI unclear 55 score 48 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1) s.1
Published
2021-11-05
Reference
FOI/202100231962
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Transfer of ownership of Israel and Palestine teaching resource: FOI release

Information regarding the communication between the Education Institute of Scotland and Education Scotland/John Swinney over the decision to transfer ownership of the Israel/Palestine teaching resource from Education Scotland to the EIS in 2018-19. Your request included additional communication concerning the decision ...

FOI unclear 75 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-04
Reference
FOI/202100234659
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Fees for advice and research on Scottish Education: FOI release

How much has the Scottish Government paid the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development in fees for advice and research on Scottish Education in the last ten years?

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.11 s.20 s.40
Published
2021-10-13
Reference
FOI/202100236897
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Funding for speak Gaelic initiative:

How much funding has been provided to the “Speak Gaelic” initiative https://speakgaelic.scot/ and how much is intended to be provided to them over the duration of the current government.

FOI unclear 50 score 2 working days correspondence
Published
2021-09-16
Reference
FOI/202100231254
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Money and tax, Public sector

National A-C Higher attainment rate: FOI release

Please provide the National A-C Higher attainment rate broken down by SIMD deciles for 2021, 2020 and 2019.

FOI unclear 75 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-10
Reference
FOI/202100229635
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Promotion of Gaelic language: FOI release

The Scottish Government published a consultation paper for its plan to enhance the teaching and use of Gaelic in Scotland over the next five years. Please provide information as follows: 1. What costs would be incurred by the Scottish Government for this exercise? 2. Would this be undertaken in all regions of Scotland,...

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.1
Published
2021-08-12
Reference
FOI/202100224330
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Funding provided to each council authority for music tuition: FOI release

In relation to the recent announcement that parents will no longer have to pay fees for children learning a musical instrument at school: 1. How much is each council getting in terms of funding for music tuition in the 2021-22 academic year? 2. How was it decided how much each council will receive?

FOI unclear 50 score 4 working days correspondence
Published
2021-08-10
Reference
FOI/202100227668
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Money and tax, Public sector

Achievement of Curriculum for Excellence broken down by school: FOI release

You asked for an EXCEL or CSV spreadsheet showing Achievement of Curriculum for Excellence in the stages of P1, P4, P7, and S3 broken down by percentage of pupils in each SCHOOL in the following disciplines: Numeracy Literacy - Reading (English) Literacy - Writing (English) Literacy - Listening and Talking (English) ...

FOI unclear 75 score 10 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-14
Reference
FOI/202100218310
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Funding provided for laptops for school children: FOI release

1. How much money was provided to the Scottish government in 2020 to provide Scottish school children with laptops and/or broadband who did not have access to these during the pandemic? 2. Who provided these funds? 3. How many laptops and/or broadband were distributed? 4. How were these laptops distributed? 5. Is it kn...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence s.5 s.6 s.7
Published
2021-07-13
Reference
FOI/202100215611
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Allocation of additional funding to local authorities: FOI release

You asked for: of the appointments referred to in the following publication, please tell me how many appointments were (a) permanent and (b) temporary. https://www.gov.scot/publications/teacher-recruitment-local-authority-returns/ Please also detail of all advice sent by the Scottish Government regarding the permanence...

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-05
Reference
FOI/202100209885
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Money and tax, Public sector

Details of grant funding to Columba 1400 charity: FOI release

Details of grant funding to Columba 1400 since 2015.

FOI unclear 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-28
Reference
FOI/202100206789
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Money and tax, Public sector

Classics and Classical Studies statistics across Scottish schools: FOI release

1. In the last academic year (2020-2021), how many Scottish state school pupils attended Scottish universities to study: a. Classics b. Classical Studies 2. In the last academic year (2020-2021), how many Scottish independent school pupils attended Scottish universities to study: a. Classics b. Classical Studies 3. In ...

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence
Published
2021-06-03
Reference
FOI/202100200154
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Probationers each council has employed under Single Outcome Agreement: FOI release

For the last 7 years or as long as your records allow the number of probationers each council has to take in Scotland under the Single Outcome Agreement with the Scottish Government.

FOI unclear 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-01
Reference
FOI/202100192308
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector, Work and skills

Higher exam entries and passes in local council area: FOI release

Data on entries and passes in Higher Maths, Higher English and Higher Sciences in Dundee, Perth & Kinross, Angus and Fife between 2015 and 2020.

FOI unclear 75 score 13 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-24
Reference
FOI/202100190967
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Higher History, Modern Studies and Geography entries and passes: FOI release

Data on entries and passes in Higher History, Higher Modern Studies and Higher Geography in Dundee, Perth & Kinross, Angus and Fife between 2015 and 2020.

FOI unclear 75 score 13 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-24
Reference
FOI/202100191674
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Deputy First Minister’s private office running cost: FOI release

How much taxpayers are paying towards secretarial /admin services for John Swinney as Cabinet Secretary for Education.

FOI unclear 50 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending
Published
2021-05-21
Reference
FOI/202100197327
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Deputy First Minister communication with Castlebay Community Council: FOI release

Please provide me with correspondence in the last 3 months of 2020 between Mr John Swinney MSP, Deputy First Minister / Education and Skills Dept and Castlebay Community Council, Isle of Barra?

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-12
Reference
FOI/202100175675
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence relating to counsellors within schools: FOI Release

1. A copy of all the returns received from local authorities, all correspondence surrounding this between the Scottish Government and local authorities, and all internal correspondence and analysis relating to these returns. 2. Confirmation of whether the national commitment to 350 counsellors for schools by September ...

FOI unclear 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.2 s.25(1) 6 attachments
Published
2021-05-11
Reference
FOI/202100170681
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Higher and National 5 results for previous years: FOI release

Information on Higher and National 5 grade distributions over the last 5 years, broken down by SIMD.

FOI unclear 75 score 9 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-13
Reference
FOI/202100164857
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector