Scottish Government FOI Index

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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127 matching releases

Establishment, work and material from P1 practitioner forum: FOI release

You asked for : 1. All communications regarding the decision establish the P1 Practitioner Forum (including attachments) 2. All communications regarding the decision to appoint Prof Ellis as chair of this forum (including attachments) 3. Any other communication regarding the work of the forum (including attachments) ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.27(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2019-02-25
Reference: FOI/19/00268
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Details of meetings or correspondence concerning related news stories: FOI release

Details of any meetings or correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings, documents or otherwise) involving any of: Nicola Sturgeon, John Swinney, senior civil servants or special advisers on the topic of the following stories and the letter behind those stories: https://...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 95 working days over deadline correspondence special advisers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-02-19
Reference: FOI/19/00138
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Teaching in a Diverse Scotland Report publication: FOI review

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence briefings meetings s.2 s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2019-01-22
Reference
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

NuVu's partnership with Kelvinside Academy: FOI release

FOI released 40 score correspondence meetings

Published: 2019-01-21
Reference
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Sexual harassment and sexist bullying in 'Respect For All' anti-bullying approach: FOI review

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence ministers meetings s.4 s.17(1) s.2 s.38(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-12-21
Reference
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Teaching in a Diverse Scotland Report publication: FOI release

FOI already published 50 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.30 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-12-18
Reference
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Publication of the head teacher recruitment WG: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-11-29
Reference
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Publication of the Head teacher Recruitment Working Group Report and Next Steps: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-11-29
Reference
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Meeting between John Swinney and Scottish Council of Jewish Communities: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2018-11-22
Reference
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Equality and rights, Public sector

Meeting with representatives of the Scottish Secondary Teachers Association (SSTA): FOI release

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-11-15
Reference
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Formation of 'Respect For All' anti-bullying approach: FOI release

FOI released 70 score correspondence meetings s.25(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2018-10-29
Reference
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Equality and rights, Public sector

Meetings or correspondence with COSLA regarding the Education Bill: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-10-26
Reference
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

John Swinney's MSP visit to St John Ogilvie: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2018-10-26
Reference
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Communication with Educational Institute of Scotland regarding the Education Bill: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-10-24
Reference
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Local councillors correspondence with John Swinney on the Education Bill: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2018-10-24
Reference
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

John Swinney MSP meeting with Scottish Education Council: FOI release

FOI already published 50 score correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-10-23
Reference
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Attendees, minutes and reports prepared for the Teacher Panel: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 24 attachments

Published: 2018-10-08
Reference
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Information relating to Scottish National Standardised Assessments (SNSA) user review: FOI release

FOI already published 50 score correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.27(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-09-28
Reference
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Communications relating to Newlands Junior College £345,000 funding: FOI review

All communications, including the content of attachments in emails, in relation to the £345,000 funding for Newlands Junior College The dates and locations of all meetings with NJC/their representatives in relation to this funding, as well as the minutes of those meetings.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.33(1) 24 attachments

Published: 2018-07-04
Reference
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Funding for Newlands Junior College: FOI release

All communications, including the content of attachments in emails, in relation to the £345,000 funding for Newlands Junior College; the dates and locations of all meetings with NJC/their representatives in relation to this funding, as well as the minutes of those meetings.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 18 attachments

Published: 2018-06-21
Reference
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

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

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

Discussions around charitable status of private schools: FOI release

All material held regarding any discussions around the charitable status of private schools in Scotland (this should include internal communications, external communications, briefing/proposal documents, minutes of meetings and any other relevant documents) from January 2016 – present All material held regarding any di...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 12 attachments

Published: 2018-02-08
Reference
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

International Council of Education Advisers meetings: FOI release

Minutes and other documentation relating to meetings involving the Scottish Government's International Council of Education Advisers during the week beginning September 18th 2017. A breakdown of travel, entertaining and accommodation costs involved with bringing members of the council to Edinburgh for the meetings.

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence meetings spending s.27(1)

Published: 2017-11-10
Reference
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Initial report by International Council of Education Advisers: FOI release

Any correspondence with members or representatives of the international council of education advisers regarding the publication of its initial report, published July 2017. This should include any feedback on draft documents/findings, any requested changes, discussion of public release, etc. You also asked to provide ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 12 attachments

Published: 2017-10-30
Reference
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector