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Baroness Alison Garnham appointed interim Chair of the Social Mobility Commission
The Minister for Women and Equalities, Bridget Phillipson, has announced Baroness Alison Garnham as the new commissioner and interim Chair to the Social Mobility Commission. Baroness Garnham will ensure the… read more
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Just one in ten long-term means-tested benefit recipients move off support each year, new research finds
Around half of people receiving means-tested benefits in one year are still receiving them the following year, with only around 10% of long-term recipients moving off support annually. Single parents,… read more
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‘Mixed picture’ for social mobility as Brits climb career ladder yet can’t afford a home
Commission releases annual analysis of life chances in the UK Finding education and occupational mobility improving but worsening outlooks for youth employment and chance of owning a home Life progress… read more
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New data tool equips businesses and local leaders to tackle regional social mobility barriers
New tool helps understand the barriers to business entry, dynamism, and innovation across different parts of the UK. The Local Innovation and Economic Dynamism index equips policymakers and local leaders… read more
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Do postcodes drive privilege?
There is frequent discussion of how your socio-economic background, parent’s occupation and school determine your academic achievements, job prospects and future income. But what happens when you keep climbing the… read more
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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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Lord Blunkett: “We must not patronise and paternalise”
At this year’s Social Mobility Commission Symposium, the Rt Hon Lord David Blunkett gave a keynote address on how society and the state must work alongside young people to support… read more