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Report on making social mobility and child poverty core business for the next Parliament.
Research into why working-class applicants struggle to get access to top jobs in the UK.
The government's new Skills for Jobs White Paper is welcome - but long-term funding is vital to ensure its success, says the Social Mobility Commission.
Research describing the childhood origins of social mobility and how these have changed over time.
The public's attitude to social mobility in 2018.
Report looking at the social background of people that hold positions of power and influence in Scotland.
Poll highlights stark regional differences in people's perceptions of their life prospects.
The government needs to ensure teacher graded exams are fair and to think beyond summer schools in coronavirus education recovery plan, says the SMC.
There's less chance of a move to a prosperous area with opportunities for those with less privileged backgrounds, new research shows.
Research shows a rise in 'bank of mum and dad' helping their children onto the housing ladder.
A summary of research into information available to young people about their potential earnings after studying for qualifications in higher or further education
A new report looks at downward social mobility, its impact and the differences between voluntary and involuntary downward social mobility.
Research bringing together evidence on parenting behaviours and the extent to which public policy can support parents.
Applications are now closed. The panel are currently reviewing candidates.
A review of data gaps and solutions to support effective policy-making
Use our new employers toolkit to ensure your creative business is adopting an inclusive approach to hiring and progressing staff from low socio-economic backgrounds.
Social Mobility Commission calls for end to child poverty as it unveils ambitious plan to put social mobility at the heart of post pandemic recovery
Britain's social mobility problem is getting worse for young people.
The Social Mobility Commission launches its Business Plan for 2022 to 2023, outlining the key areas the Commission will focus on during the next year.
How apprenticeships programmes can transform workplaces.
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