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The home of Social Mobility Commission on GOV.UK.
The Social Mobility Commission's annual report on the state of social mobility in the UK.
Foreword Alun Francis OBE, Chair of the Social Mobility Commission Our aim…
Highlights A person experiences social mobility when they have different…
Highlights The attainment gap between pupils eligible for free school…
Highlights We have developed new composite indices of intermediate…
Next steps The innovative composite indices and geographic breakdowns set…
1. Data sources In the State of the Nation 2024 report, we use a range of…
This article explains what parents can do to help their children in their early years.
A report highlighting how socio-economic background shapes career progression within the Civil Service, and an action plan outlining recommendations to improve.
The Social Mobility Commission (SMC) reports on the state of social mobility in the country, building on the fresh approach set out in 2022.
A report which highlights that Britain's most influential people are more likely to have attended private schools.
The Social Mobility Commission's State of the Nation 2018 to 2019 report highlights inequality in Britain and sets out key findings and recommendations.
Research looking at government low-cost home ownership schemes and their effect on social mobility.
A new Social Mobility Commission report highlights wide division in parenting and children's life chances.
Information about the Social Mobility Index, a framework for measuring social mobility in the UK published in 2016, 2017 and 2022. Includes an overview of the index.
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