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Is Britain missing out on ‘bags of talent’ – new podcast episode with Justine Greening, former Secretary of State for Education.
In the latest episode of the Social Mobility Talks podcast, Ryan Henson, Social Mobility Commission Commissioner, speaks to Justine Greening. Justine is a former Secretary of State for Education and Minister… read more
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A new debate on opportunity and social mobility
Are conventional approaches to social mobility actually limiting opportunity? Alun Francis, Chair of the Social Mobility Commission, tells us why policymakers must think differently
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Social Mobility Talks: Childcare and Social Mobility
In our latest episode of the “Social Mobility Talks” podcast, Resham Kotecha, Deputy Chair of the Social Mobility Commission, explores the crucial role of childcare, family support and early years development in shaping social mobility outcomes across the UK.
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Rob Wilson: Understanding the childhood origins of social mobility
Our new report reveals how disadvantage led to poorer outcomes and how social mobility is more complex than sometimes portrayed.
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Young people face ‘troubling’ challenges to social mobility, Commission reveals
Social Mobility Commission report examines young people’s mental health, truancy, use of alcohol and drugs and the support they receive in the home.
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Childhood Origins of Social Mobility
The Social Mobility Commission has released an updated and expanded version of its influential 2016 report, “The Childhood Origins of Social Mobility”.
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Who are Britain’s left behind and what is to blame?
Anyone who has lived or worked in poor communities knows they are complex. When it comes to supporting these communities, solutions are often in short supply or ineffective. Here SMC Chair, Alun Francis shares his view with the FT on the current issues facing Britain’s left behind communities.
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EYFS: Sure Start wasn’t perfect, but lessons can be learned
Despite new research highlighting the positive impact of Sure Start, there are reasons why the scheme shouldn’t simply be relaunched, says Alun Francis, Chair of the Social Mobility Commission.
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Social Mobility Talks episode 8: The importance of early years
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… read more
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Family and Parenting Programmes
Children who get a good start in life are more likely to do well in education, get better jobs, and even live longer. With the government’s recent announcement of £300… read more
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CBBC legend Kirsten O’Brien backs new Social Mobility Commission parenting campaign
CBBC legend Kirsten O’Brien backs new Social Mobility Commission parenting campaign Social Mobility Commission launches new parenting campaign in Middlesbrough and Great Yarmouth to help promote early years development in… read more
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Progress made by high-attaining children from disadvantaged backgrounds
Executive summary Education is a key driver of social mobility and reducing educational inequality is central to this goal. In this report, we track the performance of high-achieving pupils from… read more