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Alun Francis has been appointed permanent Chair of the Social Mobility Commission (SMC), with Resham Kotecha and Rob Wilson serving as deputies.
The home of Social Mobility Commission on GOV.UK. The Social Mobility Commission (SMC) exists to create a United Kingdom where the circumstances of birth do not determine outcomes in life.
The Social Mobility Commission (SMC) reports on the state of social mobility in the country, building on the fresh approach set out in 2022.
1. Foreword Alun Francis OBE, Chair of the Social Mobility Commission…
1. Highlights A person experiences social mobility – by which we mean…
Highlights The total occupational mobility rate – that is, the number of…
Highlights Densely populated urban areas have higher levels of economic…
Highlights The drivers give a sense of how good conditions are for social…
1. Updates to the Index In our 2022 State of the Nation report we first…
Today (26 June) Minister for Women and Equalities, Kemi Badenoch, has selected the current Interim Chair of the Social Mobility Commission (SMC), Alun Francis, as the Government's preferred candidate for the position of…
Commentary for April to June 2023
The new Data Explorer breaks down social mobility measures across the UK by geography, gender, ethnicity and disability for the first time.
Information about the Social Mobility Index, a framework for measuring social mobility in the UK published in 2016, 2017 and 2022. Includes an overview of the index.
Progress to deliver the Inclusive Britain action plan containing 74 actions to tackle disparities in education, health, criminal justice and in the workplace.
Commentary for January to March 2023
The Minister for Women and Equalities has today announced the Government's Equality Data Programme to better understand the barriers people face across the UK.
Review of evidence and analysis of young people's earnings after studying for qualifications in higher or further education.
A summary of research into information available to young people about their potential earnings after studying for qualifications in higher or further education
Katharine Birbalsingh CBE announces that she is resigning as Chair of the Social Mobility Commission and the Minister for Women and Equalities' response.
The Equality Hub has today announced Alun Francis OBE as the new Interim Chair of the Social Mobility Commission (SMC).
Commentary for October to December 2022
A review of data gaps and solutions to support effective policy-making
The Social Mobility Commission has launched its new Employer Advisory Group and announced the members.
Today the Minister for Women and Equalities, Liz Truss, has appointed 7 new Commissioners to the Board of the Social Mobility Commission.
Comment from SMC Chair Katharine Birbalsingh and Deputy Chair Alun Francis on the Autumn Statement
Social Mobility Commission: Commissioners' declaration of business interests.
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