Shaping a society that gives everyone a fair chance
The Social Mobility Commission exists to help create a country where the circumstances of someone’s birth do not determine their outcomes in life.
Examining the critical relationship between Welfare, NEETs and Social Mobility
Join us and over 20 experts to tackle some of the biggest topics facing society today at our annual Social Mobility Symposium in Westminster.
Featuring Keynotes from Angela Rayner, Helen Whately and Lord Blunkett.
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Celebrating place-based social mobility initiatives with the Steve Morgan Foundation
The Social Mobility Commission recently joined the Steve Morgan Foundation for their 25th Anniversary Conference to celebrate the foundation’s achievements and discuss how improving social mobility across the UK requires… read more
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Parents’ aptitude and attitude can shape children’s outcomes before the classroom
Social Mobility Commission reports parents’ education level and activities done at home are strongest predictors of children’s life outcomes Parents’ aspirations and expectations, grandparents help and partaking in extra-curriculars can… read more
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A step forward for place-based approaches as English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill receives Royal Assent
A step forward for place-based approaches as English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill receives Royal Assent The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill received Royal Assent today, 29th April, and… read more
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Social Mobility Commission co-hosts roundtable on AI rewards vs risks with the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change
At Blackpool and The Fylde College, The Social Mobility Commission and Tony Blair Institute for Global Change co-chaired a roundtable with business leaders, community stakeholders, and education institutions to discuss… read more
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Deputy Chair delivers keynote at United Nations Global Compact Network’s social mobility report launch
Resham Kotecha, Deputy Chair of the Social Mobility Commission, addressed a room of business leaders, policymakers and regional stakeholders at the launch event of the UN Global Compact Network’s new… read more
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New think-piece on how to improve English and maths GCSE resits
A new government consultation has put a long-running debate in the education sector into the spotlight – is it time to restructure English and maths GCSE resits for 16-19 year-olds…. read more
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Latest resources
The Social Mobility Commission publishes a wide variety of research and reports aimed at promoting social mobility in the UK All resources
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The Role of Families in the Educational Outcomes of Children and Young People
Success is not only shaped in the classroom – but families play a central role in their children’s attainment. Academics Dr Laura Outhwaite and Professor Claire Crawford from the UCL… read more
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Stepping stone or stumbling block: Rethinking level 2 English and maths pathways
Holding strong GCSE English and maths opens doors for vocational and academic training progression, better job prospects and higher earnings and life satisfaction. However the attainment gap between different socio-economic… read more
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“Manchesterism”: Building the UK’s Leading Engine of Social Mobility
Can devolution be a game changer for social mobility? Social Mobility Commission Chair Alun Francis is joined by Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham to discuss his vision for Greater… read more
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Who shapes the future? Women, Tech and AI
Right now only 1 in 4 tech workers are women and just 9% are from a low socio-economic background. What does it mean when the sector shaping the future doesn’t… read more
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State of the Nation 2025: The evolving story of social mobility in the UK
The Social Mobility Commission has published its State of the Nation report, which sets out its views on the progress made towards improving social mobility in the UK. Using data… read more
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Perceptions of Social Mobility in the UK: unpacking public attitudes and evolving aspirations
The Social Mobility Commission’s report, Perceptions of Social Mobility in the UK: unpacking public attitudes and evolving aspirations, presents public perceptions of social mobility, inequality and what constitutes a successful… read more
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What is social mobility?
Social mobility is the link between a person’s occupation or income and the occupation or income of their parents. Where there is a strong link, there is a lower level of social mobility. Where there is a weak link, there is a higher level of social mobility.
