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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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Who gets in? University benchmarks for social mobility
While academic attainment plays a fundamental role in access to higher education, even when comparing university student intakes to those who have already met the entry requirements, socio-economic representation still… 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
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Applications launch for AI and Social Mobility Challenge Prize
Today, Monday 22nd June, applications have opened for the first AI and Social Mobility Challenge Prize to encourage using technological innovation to drive forward social mobility in the UK. The… read more
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Social Mobility Symposium: Meet the 2026 speakers
Next week, Tuesday 23rd June, the Social Mobility Commission will host its annual Social Mobility Symposium, bringing together policymakers, cross-party voices and experts, to explore the landscape of the UK’s… read more
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How social mobility data is unlocking the next generation of tech talent
Tech She Can is the UK’s leading tech careers education and social mobility charity working to close the ‘inspiration’ and ‘aspiration’ gaps for children across the UK, encouraging all to… read more
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No ‘one’ NEET solution: Social Mobility Commission Deputy Chair joins panel on the need for national and local collaboration across sectors
This week, Deputy Chair of the Social Mobility Commission, Resham Kotecha, spoke at the Breaking Barriers Collective, an event hosted by the FE & Skills Collective and the Edge Foundation,… read more
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Social Mobility Commission co-hosts roundtable on AI rewards vs risks with the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change
At Blackpool and The Fylde College, The Social Mobility Commission and Tony Blair Institute for Global Change co-chaired a roundtable with business leaders, community stakeholders, and education institutions to discuss… read more
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New think-piece on how to improve English and maths GCSE resits
A new government consultation has put a long-running debate in the education sector into the spotlight – is it time to restructure English and maths GCSE resits for 16-19 year-olds…. read more
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Stepping stone or stumbling block: Rethinking level 2 English and maths pathways
Holding strong GCSE English and maths opens doors for vocational and academic training progression, better job prospects and higher earnings and life satisfaction. However the attainment gap between different socio-economic… read more
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“Manchesterism”: Building the UK’s Leading Engine of Social Mobility
Can devolution be a game changer for social mobility? Social Mobility Commission Chair Alun Francis is joined by Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham to discuss his vision for Greater… read more