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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Probationary teachers allocated to each local authority in Scotland between 2013-2024: FOI release

Could you please tell me how many probationary teachers were allocated to each local authority in Scotland for the following school years: 2023/24 2022/23 2021/22 2020/21 2019/20 2018/19 2017/18 2016/17 2015/16 2014/15 2013/14

FOI released 100 score 13 working days correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-16
Reference
202300361715
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government information in relation to child safeguarding concerns: FOI release

all information held by the Scottish Government in relation to the child safeguarding concerns you raised in 2022 and 2023, including all documents held and communications (emails / letters) both internal and with other third parties such as Education Scotland; and all information held in relation to the review recentl...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 47 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.25(1) s.20 4 attachments
Published
2023-10-16
Reference
202300353761
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Number and location of education buildings in Scotland: FOI release

You asked for the number and location of education buildings (including early childcare, primary schools, secondary schools, colleges, and universities) in Scotland.

FOI released 95 score 7 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-11
Reference
202300365910
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Council of Deans for Education: FOI release

Information regarding Scottish Government funding of the Scottish Council of Deans of Education (SCDE) and also the relationship between the two bodies in terms of governance and complaints.

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2023-10-02
Reference
FOI/202300372216
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Recruitment and Retention of Newly Qualified Teachers: FOI release

'Can you confirm the true figures of the numbers of Temporary Teachers included in the Summary for 2022. This should include all the 32 Local Councils.' 'Can you confirm if the Scottish Conservatives or other opposition parties have ever asked for this information of the Scottish Government ?' 'Can you confirm how Supp...

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence contracts s.3
Published
2023-09-27
Reference
FOI/202300372311
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary Meetings with Pupil Support Assistants: FOI release

Between the 12th May 2021 to the 1th December 2022 how many meetings did the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills have Pupil Support Assistants? If meetings were held; 1. How long did the meetings last? 2. How long was the cabinet secretary in attendance for? 3. How many Pupil Support Assistants were in atten...

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2023-09-15
Reference
202300337940
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Violence in schools discussions: FOI release

Confirmation on when the violence in schools was last discussed in a Scottish Government Cabinet meeting by ministers. You also asked for confirmation of every cabinet meeting where violence in schools was discussed in a Scottish Government Cabinet meeting by ministers since the May 2021.

FOI unclear 50 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2023-09-15
Reference
202300352410
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills and the Cabinet Secretary for Finance: FOI release

In your request, you asked for: All correspondence between the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills and the Cabinet Secretary for Finance regarding budget decisions for the teacher’s pay deal. All correspondence between the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills regarding budgetary decisions for the teacher’...

FOI clarification 80 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.29 s.38(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-12
Reference
202300363472
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Roman Catholic denominational schools in Scotland: FOI release

Number of overall teaching posts within Catholic denominational schools in Scotland ? Number of current teachers with Catholic Teaching Certificate for Primary schools in Scotland ? Numbers of non-denominational teachers currently working in Catholic primary schools in Scotland ? Confirmation that it is a legal require...

FOI unclear 55 score 3 working days correspondence s.21
Published
2023-09-12
Reference
FOI/202300372444
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Parentzone and the School Information Dashboards: FOI release

You asked for the following information: 1. When was this change made? 2. Who took the decision - specifically was it taken by officials at Education Scotland, a committee or specific leadership team? 3. What consultation was undertaken with relevant stakeholders, in particular to seek the opinions of parents, exter...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-11
Reference
202300366164
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Laptops/iPads handed out to school pupils in Scotland since the 2021: FOI release

1. How many laptops/iPads have been handed out to school pupils in Scotland since the 2021 promise by the SNP? Breakdown by region and year if possible. 2. How many pupils are there in Scotland in each region that are eligible for laptops? What percentage of pupils in each region have received their laptop? 3. How much...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2023-09-08
Reference
202300355678
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Educational support and programmes: FOI release

Whether a £200 per year payment, paid for up to 10 years eligible for 18-25 year-olds with care experience has been developed in Scotland this year as per the Programme for government? Have additional digital devices been delivered to school-aged learner in the 2023-24 school year? If so how many? What preparatory work...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17
Published
2023-08-22
Reference
FOI/202300367089
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, 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

Information pertaining to probationary teachers: FOI release

1. What percentage of probationer teachers opted for the Preference Waiver Payment during the Student Teacher Probation Allocation Scheme? 2. The number of probationer teachers who opted for the Preference Waiver Payment during the Student Teacher Probation Allocation Scheme? 3. How many probationer teachers did not re...

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.10
Published
2023-08-18
Reference
FOI/202300367451
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills school visits: FOI release

Information regarding; Since the appoint of Jenny Gilruth as cabinet Secretary for education and skills the number of meetings Jenny Gilruth has had with school teachers? Since the appoint of Jenny Gilruth as cabinet Secretary for education and skills the number of meetings Jenny Gilruth has had with Pupil Support ass...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2023-08-15
Reference
FOI/202300364210
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Lead teacher employment information: FOI release

The most up-to-date information on how many Lead Teachers have been employed in Scotland since 2019 as well as which Local Authorities have Lead Teachers as employees and whether these positions are at Divisional Level or School Level (primary/secondary).

FOI not held 40 score 2 working days correspondence
Published
2023-06-22
Reference
FOI/202300336970
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS): FOI release

All correspondence and publications relating to the Scottish government's links to the OECD Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS), including but not limited to any approach from the OECD offering participation in TALIS, any discussion among ministers and officials about participating in TALIS and any outsi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-06-22
Reference
FOI/202300337030
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Deaf schooling and charities in Scotland: FOI release

1. The number of Deaf specific schools in Scotland (secondary & primary). Along with quantity of pupils per one. 2. The number of Main stream schools with deaf support departments in place and the pupils quantities. 3. The number of Deaf charities active in Scotland today. 4. Funding available for deaf charities fro...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.3 s.10
Published
2023-06-22
Reference
FOI/202200334919
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Secondary students enrolled in computing science related subjects: FOI release

Information related to secondary students studying computing science within Scotland for the past 5 academic years, including the current year and provided 6 specific questions relating to this. Question 1 - Please provide the total number of students in each year group (I.e. 1st Year\2nd Year\3rd Year etc.), who have...

FOI not held 45 score 13 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2023-06-22
Reference
FOI/202300339008
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Breakdown of Scottish Teachers by Pay Grade, Local Authority, and Working Pattern Status: FOI release

For each local authority area, a breakdown on the number of teachers employed at each SNCT salary point, Main Grade Scale, and would prefer if this were split into Primary and Secondary teachers and also into full-time and part-time staff.

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence
Published
2023-06-22
Reference
FOI/202300340543
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

Statistics on school exclusions: FOI release

Statistical information, by year, school level and school of all school exclusion that took place within the last 5 years.

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.38 2 attachments
Published
2023-06-22
Reference
FOI/202300345294
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Number of Education Psychologists across Scotland in 2023/24: FOI release

To find out how many educational psychologists there are in the whole of Scotland and how many there will be in 2024, and if any what would the reduction/addition be and the reasons why.

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence
Published
2023-06-22
Reference
FOI/202300359034
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Statistics of Headteachers working in multiple schools: FOI release

1. The number of headteachers working in Scottish primary, secondary and special schools? 2. For each of the past 10 academic years, the number of headteachers working in multiple schools? You requested for this information to be broken down by primary, secondary and special schools.

FOI unclear 75 score 14 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2023-06-22
Reference
FOI/202300359654
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence between John Stevenson and Shirley-Anne Somerville: FOI Review

Original request - 202300345249 A copy of the correspondence between Mr John Stevenson, MP for Carlisle and the Education Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville between November 2022 and Feb 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.38 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-06-08
Reference
FOI/202300349141 Review of 202300345249
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector