Social mobility

We Must Act Now To Close The Gap For Disadvantaged Children

We have a responsibility to our youngest citizens to remove the ‘blockers’ in their lives, and this will require a whole new level of political priority and commitment.
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Closing Gap Between Richest And Poorest Schoolchildren Could Take 40 Years, MPs Warn

Ministers urged to transform education in the most deprived parts of the UK.
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We Must Not Let An Oxbridge Degree Be A Fast Track To Social Mobility

If we think that the people who occupy positions of power should accurately reflect the population at large, then making Oxbridge more representative is a start.
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We Are Facing A Literacy And Numeracy Crisis – We Need Dedicated Resource To Tackle It

Lack of skills in English and maths is a serious barrier to social mobility
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The Budget Must Address The Social Mobility Crisis Gripping Britain

To put social mobility as our central mission means ambitious and radical reform, starting with the Treasury, which is no longer fit for purpose
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A People’s Vote Must Transform The Way Things Are – Not Defend The Status Quo

The referendum two years ago wasn’t the end of the story – it has to be the beginning of something new
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The Social Mobility Tsar Should Aim To Get Decent Life Chances For Everyone

Today, we have more families than ever reliant on food banks and charities tell us that holiday hunger for kids is rife
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Tories Have Not Connected With Aspirational Voters For 30 Years, Warns Justine Greening

Former education secretary warns party must tackle social mobility.
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May Under Fire As Social Mobility Watchdog Still Without Boss After 6 Months

PM angrily reminded of vow to tackle 'burning injustice' as it emerges no-one interviewed for post.
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Diversity Is A Myth In Middle-Class Cultural Spaces

Having a Chris Ofili tapestry in your institution does not make you ‘inclusive’ or ‘diverse’ if you use that very inclusion to prove your commitments to inclusivity and diversity
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