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Huge thank you to everyone who attended our Chair The B&FC Principal's keynote speech at The RSA.

Our Deputy Chair Resham Kotecha was on the #FinancialEducation Forum panel for Young Enterprise #MyMoneyWeek highlighting the importance of getting kids and young adults interested in money matters. Visit young-enterprise.org.uk/my-money-week/ to find out more!

Social mobility and the economy: Are they 2 sides of the same coin? Our chair The B&FC Principal gave a keynote speech at @RSA where he called for a rethink of social mobility policy to improve opportunities for the UK’s poorest communities. Watch or read here: bit.ly/4e68Gzx

Today is Social Mobility Day. Listen to our Commissioners Resham Kotecha, Rob Wilson & Ryan Henson discuss what they would do to #Shift Mindsets. What is one thing you would do to #ShiftMindsets on #SocialMobility?

Our Deputy Chair, Resham Kotecha, proudly represented SMC at the launch of the new Social Mobility Alliance in the UK House of Commons. A big thank you to Helen Hayes 💙🌹 MP for sponsoring this important breakfast meeting! Together, we can drive change for social mobility!

Our Commissioners had a valuable visit to Back on Track! We observed impactful initiatives supporting those facing multiple disadvantages and engaged with local stakeholders. Together, we’re learning and driving change to enhance social mobility for all. #SocialMobility

Does a focus on increasing access to elite occupations serve the truly disadvantaged or only the "lucky few"? Our Chair, The B&FC Principal argues its time to #ShiftMindsets. Thanks to all of our attendees including @PerditaFraser, Mercy Muroki (The Centre for Social Justice) and Nick Harrison

Exciting insights from our Employer Advisory Group! We were honoured to have guest speakers Nick Bent FRSA from upReach and Carol Halford from the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter (Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter) who shared valuable perspectives from their organisations.

High-paying jobs in the UK tend to be concentrated in specific areas, and this trend has only grown stronger over time. What does this mean for social mobility? Lean more in ‘Spatial agglomeration, productivity and inequality’

Parental education levels are arguably the most important predictor of children' s outcomes. However 18.2% of adults, many of whom are parents, report having no qualification at all. Read more in our Childhood Origins of Social Mobility report: bit.ly/4e7jHke

🎥 Hear directly from our stakeholders! They share key takeaways from The B&FC Principal's recent keynote speech on social mobility and the economy. Their insights highlight the urgent need for innovative policy changes to create better opportunities for all. #SocialMobility

While recent years have seen an increase in the employment rate for graduates, many are finding themselves in roles traditionally held by non-graduates—33% as of 2023. This trend is especially prominent outside London and the South East. Learn more - bit.ly/4e6syT1

We've looked at job options for 16 to 29-year-olds, focusing on types of jobs and unemployment levels. Our findings show that the best job chances are still mostly in London and the South East. Find out more using our Data Explorer Tool - bit.ly/4kF6MIz

Innovation and social mobility are inextricably linked, helping us view the links between inequality, equality, and opportunity from a different way. You can read more about this in our Innovation Generation report: shorturl.at/F6Q69

Broadband speed is essential for supporting high-tech industries, which help drive new ideas and create jobs. From 2020 to 2023, the number of UK homes and businesses with super-fast internet rose from 27% to 76%. This increase happened in all four countries of the UK.

In 2023, Northern Ireland had the best coverage, with 91% of homes and businesses having super-fast internet. Wales had the least, with 63%.

Fast broadband speeds can create conditions that encourage innovation and growth, potentially enhancing prospects for social mobility. Read more in our State of the Nation 2024 report - …ialmobility.independent-commission.uk/policy-papers/…

📚 Children whose parents hold a degree are 40% more likely to be read to daily than those whose parents have no qualifications. That’s a small habit with a big impact on future outcomes. 👉 Read more at Childhood Origins of Social Mobility report: bit.ly/4e7jHke

Our Deputy Chair, Resham Kotecha, addressed the @kpmg Social Mobility Conference which brings together leaders from a range of organisations to discuss how we can address social mobility in the workplace.

💭 Over a third of girls aged 11–15 say they feel nervous and lose confidence in new situations. 👉 Learn more in our Childhood Origins of Social Mobility report: bit.ly/4e7jHke