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Pre-release (Scotland)

Published 19 June 2025

Applies to Scotland

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp phrase ‘Pre-release accessâ€� refers to the practice whereby official statistics in their final form, and any accompanying written commentary, are made available to an eligible person in advance of their publication. »Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp rules and principles which govern pre-release access are featured within the Pre-release Access to Official Statistics Order 2008.

Student Loans in Scotland: Financial Year 2023-24

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp following persons are given pre-release access up to 24 hours prior to release:

Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills
Ìý Minister for Higher and Further Education and Minister for Veterans
Ìý Director for Lifelong Learning and Skills
Ìý Deputy Director for Lifelong Learning
Ìý Policy Manager - Student Financial Support (Directorate for Lifelong Learning and Skills)
Ìý Deputy Director of Education Analytical Services
Ìý Senior Assistant Statistician â€� Advanced Learning and Skills Analysis
Ìý Statistician - Advanced Learning and Skills Analysis
Ìý Economist - Advanced Learning and Skills
Ìý Special Advisor to the First Minister
Ìý Learner Support Unit Head â€� Lifelong Learning & Skills
Ìý Analytical Unit Head / Senior Principal Research Officer
Ìý Senior Media Manager
SAAS Chief Executive Officer SAASÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý
Ìý SAAS Head of Communications & Marketing
Ìý SAAS Communications and Marketing Manager
Ìý SAAS Senior Assistant Statistician
Ìý SAAS Head of Strategic Policy
Ìý SAAS Head of Policy Development
Ìý SAAS Head of Policy Delivery
Ìý SAAS Director of Operations/Business Delivery
Ìý SAAS Director of Policy, Strategy & Governance
Student Loans Company Chief Executive
Ìý Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Executive Director, Corporate Services
Ìý Executive Director Customer Operations
Ìý Head of Corporate Affairs
Ìý Media Relations Manager
Ìý Corporate Communications - External (x 2)
Ìý Lead Official for Statistics / Senior Business Intelligence Manager
Ìý Business Intelligence Manager
Ìý Business Intelligence Analyst x 2