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Our agenda-setting research identifies the root causes of low social mobility and promotes effective solutions through education and employment.

Since 1997 we've published over 250 reports, many of which have gone on to influence national policy.

COSMO Study

Major new cohort study examining the long-term impact of the pandemic on educational inequality and social mobility.

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Life Lessons 2024

What do teachers think about the value of life skills for pupils?


Social Selection on the map

A detailed analysis of social segregation in schools across England.


Date:
04 September 2024
Paris Olympics 2024

Where did Team GB's medallists go to school and university?


Date:
12 August 2024
Parliamentary Privilege 2024

What are the educational backgrounds of the new MPs elected to the House of Commons?


Date:
05 July 2024
Fair opportunity for all

Our roadmap to reducing educational inequality and improving social mobility


Date:
30 May 2024
Social mobility and opportunity

Exploring the British public's views on inequality and social mobility.


Date:
29 May 2024
CECIL: Final Report

The final report from the Coaching Early Conversations, Interaction and Language (CECIL) project.


School Funding and Pupil Premium 2024

Our annual polling looking at funding pressures in schools.


Date:
19 April 2024
Reforming student maintenance

The third policy briefing in our General Election series discusses the student financial support system.


Date:
21 March 2024