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The delivery plans and learnings for the opportunity areas place-based programme, which supports social mobility in areas facing entrenched deprivation.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
We are seeking views on developing common measures for employers on the socio-economic backgrounds of their workforce and applicants.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Government response to the Lords select committee report on social mobility in the transition from school to work for 14- to 24-year-olds.
Update on government plan to make the Civil Service the UK’s most inclusive employer and more representative of modern Britain.
Explains the aims of the Social Mobility Business Compact and the commitments businesses sign up to.
How the government is working to improve social mobility and outcomes for people in the early years of life, during school and into adult life.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
This is the equality analysis of the Right to Move scheme.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for the Cabinet Office have published details about improving social mobility in the civil service.
This consultation is on the Right to Move reasonable preference category.
How more intelligent use of government data could improve social mobility and reduce child poverty.
What influential groups outside of central government can do to reduce child poverty and increase social mobility.
Commission invites bids for research into access to top jobs
The commission's response to the UK government’s consultation on its draft child poverty strategy for 2014 to 2017.
What businesses could gain by improving social mobility in the UK and the steps they should take.
Advice on the highest impact steps the government could take to improve social mobility.
The commission’s response to the government consultation on better measures of child poverty.
The report looks at the opportunities available to individuals from different backgrounds to enter and progress in professional careers.
A set of indicators that will tell us whether, as a country, we are moving in the right direction on social mobility.
Call for evidence to help inform Alan Milburn, independent reviewer on social mobility.
The social mobility strategy entitled 'Opening doors, breaking barriers: a strategy for social mobility'.
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