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The Social Mobility and Child Poverty (SMCP) Commission monitors the progress of government and others in improving social mobility and reducing child poverty in the United Kingdom.
The commission's response to the UK government’s consultation on its draft child poverty strategy for 2014 to 2017.
Detailed analysis of the educational background of business, political, media and public sector leaders in the UK.
Less able, better-off kids are 35% more likely to become high earners than bright poor kids.
A follow-up report to 'University Challenge: How Higher Education Can Advance Social Mobility'
Research on the links between social and emotional skills and disadvantaged backgrounds.
Commission invites bids for research into access to top jobs
The third annual 'State of the nation' report from the Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission.
Research into why working-class applicants struggle to get access to top jobs in the UK.
Research into how schools can help improve poorer pupils' exam results and career opportunities.
Report on making social mobility and child poverty core business for the next Parliament.
Report looking at the social background of people that hold positions of power and influence in Scotland.
Alan Milburn responds to Iain Duncan Smith's child poverty statement.
Commission are inviting bids for social mobility research
Research shows working-class applicants struggle to get access to top jobs in the UK.
Social mobility index highlights variations in prospects of disadvantaged kids across England.
How more intelligent use of government data could improve social mobility and reduce child poverty.
The Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission response to the Select Committee Inquiry into Apprenticeships
Research into the link between labour market success and family backgrounds.
What influential groups outside of central government can do to reduce child poverty and increase social mobility.
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