Social Mobility Commission

Connor Warren, young entrepreneur and business student from Devon, shared his inspiring journey in our State of Education report for 2024 (see page 45). His story demonstrates how practical, hands-on business experience can help young people develop crucial skills, with Connor emphasising that his most valuable lessons came from "learning by doing" and growing through real-world business challenges. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/etCUi5MP #son24socialmobility

Our Innovation Generation report draws on research from various sources, including our recent State of the Nation report. This report will outline our long-term approach to improving social mobility in the UK, with innovation and economic growth at the heart of it. The report will be published on Thursday, 5 December.

Less than a week to go! On Wednesday, December 4, we will be hosting a panel event to discuss the role of innovation, productivity, and economic growth in improving opportunities and outcomes for all. The event will feature a panel of experts, including: - Rob Wilson, Deputy Chair, Social Mobility Commission - Professor Helen Higson OBE DL, Aston University - Professor Sir Richard Blundell CBE FBA, University College London Book your place: https://lnkd.in/eK-k2d5N

Our Innovation Generation report sets out our vision for improving social mobility outcomes across the UK. Our Commissioner, Parminder Kohli, discusses the importance of a flourishing economy both at a local and national level and the role it plays in social mobility. Innovation Generation will be published on 5 December.

We’re excited to announce that we will publish our Innovation Generation Report on Wednesday, December 5. This report sets out our vision for improving social mobility outcomes across the UK. It seeks to broaden current views of social mobility and puts economic growth at the centre of the social mobility challenge. Get ready to explore social mobility in the UK and how we can start to make change.

By the age of 27, more than a third of graduates live in a different travel to work area from where they were born when they were 16. This indicates a significant level of mobility among graduates in search of better job opportunities, especially in London and South East. This movement compounds regional disparities, as high-skilled individuals are concentrated in specific areas while other regions, especially rural areas and smaller towns, struggle to attract and retain talent, further widening the economic and social mobility gap. Our Innovation and Productivity event will explore this and more. Book your place via: https://lnkd.in/eK-k2d5N

At our recent stakeholder event, we spoke to Naomi Eisenstadt CB, Independent Chair of NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board and Former Independent Advisor on Poverty and Equality, about what Social Mobility means to her. Naomi said:

Our Commissioner, Ryan Henson, discusses alternative pathways and explains that more needs to be done to ensure that non-traditional routes are viewed positively. Watch below:

Very pleased to have contributed to this important report and to showcase the work of North East Surrey College of Technology (NESCOT) Andrew Cowan Sarah Watson Jane Williams