Unlocking talent and opportunity by supporting social mobility

According to research by the Social Mobility Commission, adults in the UK with working-class parents are about three times more likely to be in a working-class occupation themselves, compared with those whose parents have a professional occupation. Similarly, adults from households where a parent has a degree are three and a half times more likely to get one themselves, compared to those whose parents had no qualifications.

Social mobility is the extent to which a person’s future is shaped by their start in life. It’s important for many reasons – not least because people should be able to fulfil their potential, and ambitions, regardless of their socio-economic background or other circumstances beyond their control. But also because increased social mobility can boost economic productivity and growth.

Find out more here: Unlocking talent and opportunity by supporting social mobility