Research and statistics

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.

• Document type: Research
• Organisation: Social Mobility Commission
• Updated: 12 May 2023

• Overview: the Social Mobility Index

  The Social Mobility Index is a framework for measuring social mobility in…

• Methodology for the social mobility index 2016

  This was first published in January 2016 in PDF format by the Social…

Review of evidence and analysis of young people's earnings after studying for qualifications in higher or further education.

• Document type: Research
• Organisation: Social Mobility Commission
• Updated: 9 February 2023

• Labour market value of higher and further education qualifications: a summary report

  Labour market returns in higher education and further education Brief…

A summary of research into information available to young people about their potential earnings after studying for qualifications in higher or further education

• Document type: Research
• Organisation: Social Mobility Commission
• Updated: 9 February 2023

• Interim Report - understanding student access to labour market value of HE and FE qualifications

  In March 2022, the government published the Inclusive Britain policy…

Estimates of the number of filled jobs in the DCMS Sectors, for the 2019 calendar year and the year from July 2020 to June 2021.

• Document type: National Statistics
• Part of a collection: DCMS Sectors Economic Estimates
• Organisation: Closed organisation: Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
• Updated: 22 December 2022

A review of data gaps and solutions to support effective policy-making

• Document type: Research
• Organisation: Social Mobility Commission
• Updated: 14 December 2022

Independent evaluations of the implementation and process. Evaluations of 5 discrete projects or strands of work and a summary of these.

• Document type: Research
• Organisation: Department for Education
• Updated: 26 May 2022

A report exploring how to improve disadvantaged young people's engagement with formal career advice, especially online.

• Document type: Research
• Organisation: Social Mobility Commission
• Updated: 7 October 2021

Achieving greater progress for secondary students facing socio-economic disadvantage

• Document type: Research
• Organisation: Social Mobility Commission
• Updated: 30 June 2021

A report highlighting how socio-economic background shapes career progression within the Civil Service, and an action plan outlining recommendations to improve.

• Document type: Research
• Organisation: Social Mobility Commission
• Updated: 20 May 2021

The Commission's report into racial and ethnic disparities in the UK.

• Document type: Independent report
• Part of a collection: Inclusive Britain: publications and updates
• Organisation: Closed organisation: Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities
• Updated: 28 April 2021

The Social Mobility Commission investigated the drivers of socio-economic differences in post-16 course choices and their likely social mobility consequences.

• Document type: Research
• Organisation: Social Mobility Commission
• Updated: 30 March 2021

The Social Mobility Barometer unveils public attitudes to social mobility in 2021.

• Document type: Research
• Organisation: Social Mobility Commission
• Updated: 11 March 2021

Research on the accessibility and inclusiveness of future transport technologies and services.

• Document type: Research
• Part of a collection: Future of Transport programme and 1 others
• Organisation: Department for Transport
• Updated: 24 November 2020

New research by the Social Mobility Commission looks at the causes of downward social mobility and its impact.

• Document type: Research
• Organisation: Social Mobility Commission
• Updated: 18 November 2020

Research looking at access to adult education and pay progression, examining the link between training and progression from low pay over an 8-year period.

• Document type: Research
• Organisation: Social Mobility Commission
• Updated: 13 November 2020

Research on how effective training and careers guidance for frontline or low skilled workers can increase their progression, pay and social mobility.

• Document type: Research
• Organisation: Social Mobility Commission
• Updated: 13 November 2020

Report highlighting the differences in social mobility opportunities within local areas in England.

• Document type: Research
• Organisation: Social Mobility Commission
• Updated: 6 October 2020

Report looking at the national, regional and organisational barriers to stability in the early years workforce.

• Document type: Research
• Organisation: Social Mobility Commission
• Updated: 5 August 2020

There's less chance of a move to a prosperous area with opportunities for those with less privileged backgrounds, new research shows.

• Document type: Research
• Organisation: Social Mobility Commission
• Updated: 31 July 2020

This report highlights that the apprenticeships system is failing learners from disadvantaged backgrounds.

• Document type: Research
• Part of a collection: Apprenticeships and social mobility
• Organisation: Social Mobility Commission
• Updated: 24 June 2020