Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,807releases indexed
39,328attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,077partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-18newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,077 unclear 7,197 not held 3,057 released 1,536 already published 668 cost limit 606 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4908 s.20 4258 s.34(1) 3570 s.39(2) 3460 s.30 2868 s.17(1) 2765 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1974 s.11(2) 1562 s.29(1) 1170 s.2 1152 s.3 905

Timeline

2026-05 354 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 963 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 726 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 632 releases · 25.8 avg days
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Feedback on introduction of Scottish National Standardised Assessments: FOI Release

All communication held by the Scottish Government regarding feedback from teachers and schools on the introduction and use of Scottish National Standardised Assessments in schools. Any documents prepared by or for the Scottish Government regarding feedback from teachers and schools on the introduction and use of Scotti...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2018-06-21
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic

Denominational schools in Scotland: FOI release

1. How many "faith schools" there are in Scotland ? 2. How many of these are fully funded by the Scottish Government or UK State? 3. How many are part funded by Scottish Government or UK State? 4. How many are within 3 miles of other non-faith schools ? 5. Clarification on why we the Government funds these ?

FOI clarification 55 score correspondence s.17 s.17(1)
Published
2018-06-20
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Schools inspected up to June 2018: FOI appeal

How many schools have not been subject to an inspection for over a decade? Please name the schools which have not been subject to an inspection for over a decade and state the date of each schools last inspection. Please group them into primaries, secondaries and special schools. Which Scottish school has been without ...

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-14
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Programmes/reports on increasing girls participation in STEM Subjects: FOI release

1. What steps the Government is taking to increase the number of girls participating in core STEM subjects after the age of 16. 2. Reports to the Minister relating to the performance of programmes to increase the number of girls participating in core STEM subjects after the age of 16.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-05
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

New standardised testing system introduced in Scottish schools: FOI review

The following information regarding the new standardised testing system introduced in Scottish schools: 1. What data will the Scottish Government receive from the test provider and when will this information be received? (NB: In July 2016 a Scottish Government official confirmed to me that: The Scottish Government wil...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-04
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Number of pupils under 18 excluded from schools: FOI release

How many under 18s were permanently excluded from state funded schools during the 2016/17, 2015/2016, 2014/2015, 2013/2014 and 2012/2013 periods. How many under 18s were excluded for a fixed period from state funded schools during the 2016/17, 2015/2016, 2014/2015, 2013/2014 and 2012/2013 periods.

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.17(1) s.38(1)
Published
2018-05-23
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Independent Students Support Review Group Conference: FOI release

All correspondence, between the Cabinet Minister Shirley Anne Somerville or any Scottish Government officials, acting on her behalf and Jayne Anne Gadhia the Chairperson of the Independent Students Support Review Group from the date Ms Gadhia took up this role until the date of this request. To be clear, all correspond...

FOI clarification 80 score correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.2 s.4 s.10 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-18
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Mental health education in secondary schools: FOI release

Initiatives and projects that have been implemented by the Scottish Government within secondary schools relating to: reducing the social stigma surrounding mental health increasing mental health education.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2018-05-17
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Inverclyde Council applying for Scottish Attainment Challenge funding: FOI release

All correspondence (i.e. emails etc.) that relates to: Inverclyde Council requesting permission to fund a finance post via the allocated Scottish Attainment Challenge funding for all years. Response provided by the Scottish Attainment Challenge (rejecting/accepting the proposal).

FOI released 100 score correspondence s.1 6 attachments
Published
2018-05-16
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Annual spend on support for Gaelic since 1999: FOI release

A) Details of the Scottish Government's annual spend on support for Gaelic each year since 1999, along with a breakdown of what the money was spent on, and B) Details of the Scottish Government's annual spend on support for Scots each year since 1999, along with a breakdown of what the money was spent on.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-08
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Primary and Secondary Education policy: FOI release

Communication between Scottish Ministers (and their officials) and the Prince of Wales or his representatives regarding education policy and/or educational provision in Scotland relating to primary and secondary education. Communication between Scottish Ministers (and their officials) and the following organisations: ...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2018-05-02
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Draft Budget 2018 to 2019: FOI release

You asked for details of any bids made by Scottish Government agencies to Ministers between the 2018-19 Draft Budget and the passing of Stage 3 regarding any changes to their department's budget.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers
Published
2018-05-01
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Costs of International Council of Education Advisers (ICEA): FOI release

1. What is the cost to the taxpayer of the International Education panel from inception through Jan 31st 2018? Including fees travel entertainment? 2. How many civil servants are assigned to support this initiative and the cost over the same period? 3. What reports have been published and have any recommendations bee...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2018-04-27
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Headteacher survey results in 2016 and 2017: FOI release

You asked for the full set of results of the two headteacher surveys conducted in Autumn 2016 and Autumn 2017.

FOI released 100 score correspondence s.25(1) 6 attachments
Published
2018-04-27
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Evaluation of the Attainment Scotland Fund: FOI release

A copy of all the data collected for the evaluation of the Attainment Scotland Fund.

FOI already published 80 score correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.7 s.25(1) s.4 s.38(1) s.6 38 attachments
Published
2018-04-27
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Cost of the Holiday Maths Challenges: FOI release

Costs associated with the Holiday Maths Challenges

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers contracts spending
Published
2018-04-19
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

The 2015/16 Programme for Government: FOI release

All copies of materials and resources provided to schools as part of the 'aspirations package' promised by the first minister. A list of the businesses/local employers that agreed to participate in this initiative. A list of the entrepreneurs who agreed to take part in this initiative. The number of visits that the Sco...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers
Published
2018-04-17
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Communications with Religious Orders: FOI release

1. 'All correspondence to and from the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills between May 2016 and February 2018 to and from The Church of Scotland, Scottish Bishops' Conference, Diocese of Aberdeen (Bishop of Aberdeen), Diocese of Argyll and the Isles (Bishop of Argyll and the Isles), Diocese of Dunkeld (Bishop of...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.36(1) s.30 6 attachments
Published
2018-04-13
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Proposed replacement for General Teaching Council for Scotland: FOI release

You asked for any correspondence (emails, meetings, notes of telephone calls etc) between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Social Services Council regarding the proposed replacement to the General Teaching Council for Scotland.

FOI released 95 score correspondence meetings 4 attachments
Published
2018-04-11
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Regional Improvement Collaboratives: FOI release

All communication (internal and external) regarding/discussing Regional Improvement Collaboratives; and Any other materials held regarding/discussing Regional Improvement Collaboratives.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 56 attachments
Published
2018-03-28
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Inverkeithing High School: FOI release

Sight of all the correspondence between Alex Rowley MSP and Cabinet Ministers/FM in relation to a new high school to replace Inverkeithing High School 2016-2018.

FOI released 95 score correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-22
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Secondary school head and depute head teachers: FOI release

1. How many secondary Headteachers are there in Scotland? 2. How many of these secondary Headteachers come from a Physical Education specialism background? 3. As a % how many secondary Headteachers were Physical Education teachers? 4. How many secondary Senior Managers(DHTs, Headteachers) are there in Scotland? 5. ...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence s.4 s.7 s.9
Published
2018-03-16
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Online tests for school pupils: FOI release

How many schools have applied for an alternative to the online tests? Please make it clear how many of the schools are primary and how many are secondary. Please name each school and make it clear why each school requested an alternative to the online test. For instance did they lack the technology to deliver the tests...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings spending s.38(1) s.33(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-03-15
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

HMIe reports carried out on George Watson's College: FOI release

All HMIe reports carried out on George Watson's College since 2013; in particular you are interested in the report carried out at the school after the three day inspection on 4, 5, 6 September 2017.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-03-12
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector