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The fifth annual 'State of the nation' report from the Social Mobility Commission.
This toolkit provides simple guidance for businesses and organisations to take the first steps needed to kick start their social mobility strategy.
Report highlighting that well-paid, highly-trained workers keep learning as low-skilled workers miss out
Social Mobility Commission congratulates students on exam results, but stresses that the gap between disadvantaged pupils and their more affluent peers has widened
Commentary for April to June 2023
Today (26 June) Minister for Women and Equalities, Kemi Badenoch, has selected the current Interim Chair of the Social Mobility Commission (SMC), Alun Francis, as the Government's preferred candidate for the position of…
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Report highlighting the differences in social mobility opportunities within local areas in England.
Research looking at what interventions improve the level of attainment for disadvantaged students in the further education and adult learning sectors.
Report shows that government policies over the last 20 years have delivered little progress on social mobility in Britain.
Report highlighting that people who move out of their home areas earn more than those who stay behind.
Achieving greater progress for secondary students facing socio-economic disadvantage
Katharine Birbalsingh sets out her vision for a broader view of social mobility
The Social Mobility Commission launches its 2020 review and unveils plans for this year, including assessing the impact of COVID-19 on social mobility.
Research looking at access to adult education and pay progression, examining the link between training and progression from low pay over an 8-year period.
The third annual 'State of the nation' report from the Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission.
Poor white boys do worse in schools but black and Asian Muslim young people, girls especially, do worse for jobs.
A key report shows the early years workforce in England is underpaid, overworked and undervalued.
Report highlighting the government's action on the commission’s key social mobility recommendations over the last 7 years.
In her inaugural speech as Chair of the Social Mobility Commission, Katharine Birbalsingh said it’s time for a radical shift in how the UK views social mobility
Employers can attract and develop employees from all socio-economic backgrounds by using the new employers' toolkit.
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