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It is important to look at why places with low social mobility coincide with certain demographic groups, says the SMC.
With the government looking to level up every region of the UK, Minister for Women and Equalities, Liz Truss, today (10th October) announced that Katharine Birbalsingh CBE is the preferred candidate for the role of Chair of …
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Some families face generations of being disadvantaged, a new report shows.
Social Mobility Commission launches new sector specific toolkit to encourage socio-economic diversity and inclusion in the creative sector workforce.
Meeting notes for the Social Mobility Commission.
These are the minutes which were taken on May 1, 2020.
Research highlighting recent trends and challenges for youth apprenticeships.
Report into young Muslims' perceptions and experiences of growing up and seeking work in Britain.
This research looks at trends in low pay over several decades.
The SMC is now sponsored by the Minister for Women and Equalities, as part of the Equality Hub, to advise on the importance of social mobility in the UK.
Research looking at post-16 educational choices of children by social and geographical background, gender and ethnicity.
The Education Secretary should put extra funding in place to let pupils resit this school year, says the Social Mobility Commission.
New research by the Social Mobility Commission looks at the causes of downward social mobility and its impact.
Statements by members of the Social Mobility Commission (SMC) board declaring their business interests and signing the code of conduct.
Education Select Committee endorses appointment of Dame Martina Milburn as Chair of the Social Mobility Commission.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The new Data Explorer breaks down social mobility measures across the UK by geography, gender, ethnicity and disability for the first time.
The Equality Hub has today announced Alun Francis OBE as the new Interim Chair of the Social Mobility Commission (SMC).
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The commission has revealed plans to join the Cabinet Office to advise the Minister for Women and Equalities on the importance of social mobility.
SMC Commissioner and academy vice-principal Sammy Wright asks whether plans to mitigate for 2021 exams in the face of COVID will leave many more disadvantaged.
Assessment of government policies over the last 20 years to increase social mobility in Britain.
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