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.
Understanding the experiences of young people not in education, employment or training in Blackpool
New research gives voice to young people in Blackpool not in education, employment or training (NEET), and calls on the government to make solutions tailored to individuals, place-based and locally led.
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Conversations with NEETs: Research reveals daily lives and struggles of young people in Blackpool
Social Mobility Commission lifts the lid on the reality for young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) in Blackpool Report recommendations co-created with young people, not for them… read more
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Young and NEET in Blackpool: upcoming research on their realities
Next week, the Social Mobility Commission will be releasing our in-depth research into the daily lives and experiences of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) in Blackpool…. read more
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Meet the finalists in the first AI and Social Mobility Challenge Prize
Eight ventures have been announced as finalists in the inaugural AI and Social Mobility Challenge Prize, a new programme exploring how AI and emerging technology can widen access to opportunity… read more
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Why do London Universities rank higher for social mobility than other regions in England?
The Social Mobility Commission recently released – Who gets in? University Benchmarks for better social mobility. This report shares rankings for English universities based on how well they are enrolling… read more
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A local divide: Why are Universities in the same city recruiting such different demographics?
Creating fairer access and reducing admission barriers is a shared aspiration across the higher education sector, and while some universities are already making great strides, others still have some progress… read more
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Disadvantaged students miss out on top universities – despite getting the grades
New rankings from the Social Mobility Commission show nearly one third of English universities are underrepresenting students of a lower socio-economic background – even when they meet the entry requirements…. read more
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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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Understanding the experiences of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) in Blackpool
There has rightly been significant attention given to the nearly one million young people (aged 16 – 24) who are currently NEET, however there has been little work that speaks… read more
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Who gets in? University benchmarks for social mobility
While academic attainment plays a fundamental role in access to higher education, even when comparing university student intakes to those who have already met the entry requirements, socio-economic representation still… read more
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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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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.
