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Publications

The SMC publishes a wide range of research. Find our latest reports, policy papers and other research below.

9 Feb 2023

Interim Report - understanding student access to labour market value of HE and FE qualifications

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14 Dec 2022

Data for social mobility: improving the collection and availability of data across government

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18 Nov 2022

Changing gears: understanding downward social mobility

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The front cover of the State of the Nation 2022 report

21 Jul 2022

State of the Nation 2022: A fresh approach to social mobility

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7 Oct 2021

Pathways to success: increasing the use of online careers advice by disadvantaged young people

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21 Jul 2021

State of the nation 2021: Social mobility and the pandemic

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30 Jun 2021

Against the odds: better outcomes for disadvantaged pupils

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20 May 2021

Navigating the labyrinth: socio-economic background and career progression in the Civil Service

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30 Mar 2021

The road not taken: drivers of course selection

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11 Mar 2021

Social Mobility Barometer 2021

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13 Nov 2020

Learning ladders: The role of adult training in supporting progression from low pay

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13 Nov 2020

Increasing in-work training and progression for frontline workers

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