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A report highlighting how socio-economic background shapes career progression within the Civil Service, and an action plan outlining recommendations to improve.
About the Commission The Social Mobility Commission is an independent…
Introduction This action plan outlines a set of practical recommendations…
The home of Social Mobility Commission on GOV.UK.
The Social Mobility Commission (SMC) reports on the state of social mobility in the country, building on the fresh approach set out in 2022.
1. Foreword Alun Francis OBE, Chair of the Social Mobility Commission…
1. Highlights A person experiences social mobility – by which we mean…
Highlights The total occupational mobility rate – that is, the number of…
Highlights Densely populated urban areas have higher levels of economic…
Highlights The drivers give a sense of how good conditions are for social…
1. Updates to the Index In our 2022 State of the Nation report we first…
A report which highlights that Britain's most influential people are more likely to have attended private schools.
This article explains what parents can do to help their children in their early years.
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.
Social Mobility Commission reports on the state of social mobility in the country, using a new framework and setting out an exciting fresh approach.
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.
Progress to deliver the Inclusive Britain action plan containing 74 actions to tackle disparities in education, health, criminal justice and in the workplace.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Report about huge disparities in participation of extra curricular activities depending on children's social background.
Report finds that young Muslims are less likely to succeed in the labour market than any other faith group.
Guidance and practical advice for employers to attract and retain talented people from poorer backgrounds.
Social Mobility Employer Index announces top 50 UK employers who have taken the most action to improve social mobility within the workplace.
This research brings together evidence on parenting behaviours and the extent to which public policy can support parents.
A report which highlights disparities in participation rates in extra-curricular activities based on social background.
New research finds that the apprenticeship system is failing people from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Alan Milburn was a Member of Parliament for the Labour Party from 1992 to 2010. He served as Chief Secretary to the Treasury from 1998 to 1999, Secretary of State for Health from 1999 to 2003 and Chancellor of the Duchy of L…
Sixth annual report from the social mobility commission.
New research by the Social Mobility Commission shows that civil servants from poorer backgrounds are less likely to make it to senior levels.
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