…opportunities diverge, and how to tackle such inequalities so that every young person, no matter what family they come from or where they grew up, has an equal chance to…
Having a working-class accent does not mean that somebody is less capable
…doesn’t mean they’re less capable. Yet as today’s research shows, there is a hierarchy of accent prestige entrenched in British society, with ‘BBC English’ being the dominant accent of those…
How does the Conservative manifesto stack up on education and social mobility?
…new opportunities. The attack on “low value” university courses has been coming for the past few years and is no surprise. However, there remain significant issues with both the idea…
Decline in student applicants follows fee increases finds independent commission
…the Sutton Trust. The Commission is extremely grateful to the UCAS for their cooperation in helping with the Commission’s work. The reports can be found on the Commission’s website at:www.independentcommissionfees.org.uk…
Social Mobility in the Workplace: An Employer’s Guide
…tips and guidance for those who are already further into the process. The guide provides a companion to existing advice for businesses, including the Social Mobility Commission’s Employer Toolkit. It…
The Social Composition of Top Comprehensive Schools
…of schools). Social selection is evident in top comprehensive schools: the overall proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at the 200 highest performing comprehensives is 5.6%, compared to…