Social Mobility Talks episode 8: The importance of early years

The latest episode of Social Mobility Talks, 'The importance of early years', is out now!

Rob Wilson, Deputy Chair of the Social Mobility Commission hosts the latest edition of our podcast with Sir David Bell, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sunderland, discussing early years care and what’s best for a child’s development.

Watch below, or find it on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

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