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Regional inequality – with Ed Balls
Resham Kotecha, Deputy Chair of the Social Mobility Commission, discusses regional inequalities, innovation, devolution, breakfast clubs and more with former Cabinet Minister, Ed Balls.
‘Growing Opportunities’ – recap of our Think Tank event in partnership with SMF
On Thursday 29th February, we hosted a dynamic panel discussion, in collaboration with the Social Market Foundation, exploring how regional economic growth and better employment opportunities are key to supporting… read more
AI – a tool for social mobility? With Adrian Joseph
Resham Kotecha, Deputy Chair of the Social Mobility Commission discusses AI with Adrian Joseph OBE, including how it can be used to help address social mobility, representation in the tech… read more
Social Mobility Commission and Demos: How can better data drive social mobility?
A dynamic panel discussion exploring how employers, policymakers, researchers and others can better use data to drive social mobility and the changes needed to make this happen. There are still significant… read more
Employer newsletter – 9 February 2024
We’re delighted to announce our first event in what will become a series of partner events with a number of the UK’s leading Think Tanks this spring – in this… read more
Bolstering our Employer Advisory Group: bringing the employer voice to the SMC
Our Employer Advisory Group (EAG) came together this week for the first time in person since forming in October 2022, when they met to consider the Commission’s next steps in… read more
Apprenticeships: bridging the gap for disadvantaged learners?
Since its inception in 2017, the apprenticeship levy has been hailed as a means to bolster workforce skills and provide opportunities for learners to take a different path into their… read more
National Apprenticeship Week – with Tom Richmond
Alun Francis, Chair of the Social Mobility Commission, interviews Tom Richmond, Founder and Director of EDSK, in a National Apprenticeship Week episode looking at the potential apprenticeships have to improve… read more
Social Mobility Commission and Social Market Foundation: Promoting potential: how to improve jobs, boost growth, and unlock social mobility in every corner of the UK
Join us for a dynamic panel discussion exploring how regional economic growth and better employment opportunities are key to supporting social mobility. Hear directly from a panel of experts including… read more
WEF: Next steps for local skills improvement plans and regional skills
Parminder Kholi, Commissioner at the Social Mobility Commission, will deliver a session at the Westminster Education Forum Policy Conference – Next steps for local skills improvement plans and regional skills…. read more
Social mobility demands we learn more about no-excuses schools
For many young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, a good education can be the key that unlocks career, income and social mobility. Sadly, the already large attainment gap between disadvantaged students… read more
What can we learn from US Charter Schools? With Barry Smith
Deputy Chair of the Social Mobility Commission, Rob Wilson, interviews education consultant Barry Smith.