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Research looking at post-16 educational choices of children by social and geographical background, gender and ethnicity.
The fourth annual 'State of the nation' report from the Social Mobility Commission.
Research on the barriers for under-privileged young people wanting to work in life sciences or investment banking.
Brief documents outlining social mobility issues and recommendations in different sectors.
Research describing the childhood origins of social mobility and how these have changed over time.
Research highlighting recent trends and challenges for youth apprenticeships.
A survey of 1,000 main carers of 0- to 3-year-olds in England.
The third annual 'State of the nation' report from the Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission.
Report looking at the social background of people that hold positions of power and influence in Scotland.
Research into the link between labour market success and family backgrounds.
Research into why working-class applicants struggle to get access to top jobs in the UK.
Research on the links between social and emotional skills and disadvantaged backgrounds.
Report on making social mobility and child poverty core business for the next Parliament.
Changes to the pay of low-paid workers from 2001 to 2011.
The second annual 'State of the nation' report from the Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission.
Research into how schools can help improve poorer pupils' exam results and career opportunities.
Teachers' perspectives on their pupils' social mobility options.
Detailed analysis of the educational background of business, political, media and public sector leaders in the UK.
Report comparing the progress of high-achieving children from disadvantaged backgrounds with their more advantaged peers.
A report on GCSE results of disadvantaged pupils in London, relative to other parts of the country.
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