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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.

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

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Where next: What influences the choices of wo...

What choices and barriers do students face on the journey to an apprenticeship?


Date:
06 July 2023
The Recent Evolution of Apprenticeships

What are the trends in apprenticeship take-up since 2015?


Apprenticeship Outreach

We look into best practice in widening access to apprenticeships


Date:
21 December 2021
Going Further

Our analysis of the outcomes of disadvantaged students in further education.


Degree Apprenticeships: Levelling Up?

We explore whether degree apprenticeships are really benefitting disadvantaged young people.


Date:
20 May 2020
COVID-19 Impacts: Apprenticeships

Our third Covid-19 impact brief explores the consequences of the crisis for apprenticeships.


Date:
20 May 2020
Social Mobility Polling 2019

Ahead of the General Election, we surveyed the British public on their attitudes to social mobility and opportunity.


Date:
20 November 2019
Mobility Manifesto 2019

Ahead of the 2019 election campaign, we set out an ambitious agenda to address Britain’s low mobility problem.


Date:
07 November 2019
Elitist Britain 2019

Analysis of the educational backgrounds of 5,000 of Britain's leading people.


Date:
24 June 2019