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The home of Social Mobility Commission on GOV.UK.
A report highlighting how socio-economic background shapes career progression within the Civil Service, and an action plan outlining recommendations to improve.
About the Commission The Social Mobility Commission is an independent…
Introduction This action plan outlines a set of practical recommendations…
The Social Mobility Commission's annual report on the state of social mobility in the UK.
Foreword Alun Francis OBE, Chair of the Social Mobility Commission Our aim…
Highlights A person experiences social mobility when they have different…
Highlights The attainment gap between pupils eligible for free school…
Highlights We have developed new composite indices of intermediate…
Next steps The innovative composite indices and geographic breakdowns set…
1. Data sources In the State of the Nation 2024 report, we use a range of…
This article explains what parents can do to help their children in their early years.
The Social Mobility Commission (SMC) reports on the state of social mobility in the country, building on the fresh approach set out in 2022.
Report finds that young Muslims are less likely to succeed in the labour market than any other faith group.
A report which highlights that Britain's most influential people are more likely to have attended private schools.
Report about huge disparities in participation of extra curricular activities depending on children's social background.
Social Mobility Commission reports on the state of social mobility in the country, using a new framework and setting out an exciting fresh approach.
Research looking at government low-cost home ownership schemes and their effect on social mobility.
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