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 school nativity play and concert cancellations: FOI release

How much correspondence (letters, emails, or otherwise) has the Scottish Government received from members of the public where the subject of banning school nativity plays, and Christmas concerts is discussed since 24 October 2021 to the 24 November 2021? Copies of any of the above correspondence where it exists, sorted...

FOI unclear 75 score 49 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-08
Reference
FOI/202100257600
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Communications regarding teachers' class contact time: FOI release

Any communication between the Scottish Government (ministers, spads, learning directorate) and COSLA regarding the reduction of teachers' class contact time. This should include records of meetings, and attachments to emails.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-03
Reference
FOI/202200275188
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Communication relating to 2021 SQA awards: FOI release

Any internal Scottish Government communications (including letters, emails, text or Whatsapp messages) on the subject of the 2021 SQA Awards. Any communications between the Scottish Government and the SQA on the subject of the 2021 SQA Awards. In both cases I would like this information between 28 June 2021 and 12 Jul...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 127 working days over deadline correspondence whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-01
Reference
FOI/202100226849
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Communication regarding attainment gap funding: FOI release

Any correspondence (including letters and emails) to the Scottish Government on the subject of attainment gap funding from the following local authorities: Glasgow City Council, Renfrewshire Council, Inverclyde Council, North Ayrshire Council, West Dunbartonshire Council, Dundee City Council, North Lanarkshire Council,...

FOI unclear 75 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-01
Reference
FOI/202100267244
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Education, Public sector

Covid-19 reopening of schools: FOI release

Any internal Scottish Government communications (including emails, typed or hand-written notes, phone calls or otherwise) concerning the reopening of schools. Any briefings or analysis issued to Ministers on the subject of (at least in part) the reopening of schools. This was to cover the period 25 February 2021 to 04...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 221 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.28(1) s.28 s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-28
Reference
FOI/202100178134
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Communication relating to education recovery plan: FOI release

Any internal Scottish Government communications on the subject of the Education Recovery plan which was published on 05 October 2021 (link). I would like this information between 01 September 2021 and 01 October 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 77 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-28
Reference
FOI/202100245473
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

GDPR principles including the principle of Data Minimization: FOI release

1. (Part 1) Details of who is the data controller for the Scottish Government questionnaire which includes the controversial sex questions being asked of pupils in S4-S6. (Part 2) What checks were taken to ensure that the survey adheres to all GDPR principles including the principle of Data Minimization. (Part 3) Speci...

FOI released 70 score 14 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2022-02-24
Reference
FOI/202200276495
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Communication with Educational Institute of Scotland regarding face coverings: FOI release

Any written communication (letter, email or any other form) between the EIS (The Educational Institute of Scotland, 46 Moray Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BH) and the Scottish Government on the subject of face coverings in schools between 1 Jan 2021 and 21 Oct 2021.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 61 working days over deadline correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2022-02-23
Reference
FOI/202100249720
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Teacher Induction Scheme statistics: FOI release

I would like to request a breakdown of the number of Teacher Induction Scheme post-probationers with English as a main subject that were permanently employed in the year following their probation, broken down by local authority, preferably over the last 5 years. In addition, I would like to know if the Scottish governm...

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2022-02-23
Reference
FOI/202200280469
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Free school meals anticipated uptake and funding: FOI release

What is the anticipated uptake of free school meals as the universal free school meals programme rolls out this year, and how much will be invested in production to meet the demand?

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence
Published
2022-02-22
Reference
FOI/202200277797
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Education, Public sector

Free school meals statistics for Edinburgh primary schools: FOI release

A breakdown of increase in school meals for primary schools (by each school) across Edinburgh since they became free for P4s and P5s.

FOI not held 45 score 7 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2022-02-22
Reference
FOI/202200277793
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Education, Public sector

Planned investment in production facilities for free school meals: FOI release

What is the planned investment in production facilities this year to cope with the increase in school meals warranted by the roll out of universal free school food?

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence
Published
2022-02-22
Reference
FOI/202200277789
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector, Scottish Budget

IT devices and technical support for school pupils: FOI release

How many devices did the government calculate were required to meet this commitment? What is the total projected cost of meeting this commitment? How many devices and internet connections have already been provided, as per this commitment, since May 2021? How will the ‘full technical support’ be provided to users? When...

FOI not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence meetings spending s.17(1)
Published
2022-02-22
Reference
FOI/202200275191
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Communication with SQA from May 2021: FOI release

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Qualifications Authority from 17 May to 23 June 2021, broken down by 6 separate timeframes (Micase refs: 239803, 239817, 239833, 239841, 239847, 239858). Clarification was provided on 27 September 2021, that the request related to the 'future of the SQA in...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 86 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-21
Reference
FOI/202100239833
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Communication with Scottish Qualification Authority: FOI release

Internal Scottish Government correspondence (including between ministers and civil servants) from 17 May to 27 June 2021 regarding the Scottish Qualifications Authority, broken down by 6 separate timeframes (Micase refs: 239784, 239798, 239823, 239840, 239842 & 239863). Clarification was provided on 27 September 2021, ...

FOI already published 80 score 86 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.29 s.30 s.36 s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2022-02-21
Reference
FOI/202100239842
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Counselling providers for secondary schools: FOI release

A list of who the school counselling provider is for each secondary school in Scotland.

FOI not held 40 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2022-02-17
Reference
FOI/202200270148
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Air cleaning devices used in Schools: FOI release

A. How many air cleaning devices (such as HEPA filters) are currently in use in Scottish schools? B. Has the Scottish Government or its agencies purchased any air cleaning devices (such as HEPA filters) for use in non-school locations (such as departmental offices) since 01/01/2019? If so, how many were purchased, what...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2022-02-16
Reference
FOI/202200269315
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, 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

Clarification of SNP advert regarding school estates statistics: FOI release

https://twitter.com/theSNP/status/1481953129730088961?s=20. The SNP advert above claims 1000 schools built or upgraded. What constitutes an upgrade in SNP terms? Is it a contract value, or any repair?

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2022-02-14
Reference
FOI/202200272923
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Education Scotland and SQA reform meeting: FOI release

Please send me all correspondence (including briefings, emails, letters, records of phonecalls), held regarding the meeting of the 24th of June referred to in answer to the response by the Scottish Government to the Question S6W-01187.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 96 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-08
Reference
FOI/202100229561
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Health and Wellbeing census in schools: FOI release

A copy of the census The cost of producing the census The number of schools in Scotland which are using the census.

FOI not held 45 score 7 working days correspondence ministers spending s.33(1)B
Published
2022-02-07
Reference
FOI/202200271673
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Health and Wellbeing census primary pupils involvement: FOI release

1. A copy of the health and wellbeing survey that is to be distributed to primary schools in Scotland. 2. A list of the Councils that are participating in the survey. 3. I would like to learn more about what our children may be asked in the survey and how parents are able to support their children with this. 4. I would...

FOI unclear 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.4 s.25(1)
Published
2022-02-03
Reference
FOI/202100266523
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Health and Wellbeing Census for children: FOI release

1. Please provide a list of all the people who were responsible for choosing the questions to ask in the Heath & Well-being Census for children. Specifically the questions in the image you provided. 2. Provide a copy of the minutes of all the meetings where the above questions were discussed, including a list of all th...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 10 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.3 s.5
Published
2022-02-02
Reference
FOI/202100260987
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector