📢 The Social Mobility Policy Committee has published its new report: Social Mobility: Local Roots, Lasting Change.

Our inquiry makes clear that improving social mobility requires stronger local leadership. Central government alone cannot deliver the targeted, long-term change communities need.

💬 Jonathan Roberts told the House of Lords Social Mobility Committee:

“Growing the rural economy and backing the private sector will fix many of these problems.”

#RuralEconomy #SocialMobility #HouseofLords

🌱 “Young people may not realise the diverse career opportunities in the rural economy—especially with new and growing sectors like the green economy.”

A key insight from our discussion on rural opportunity and social mobility.
#RuralCareers #GreenEconomy #SocialMobility

Investing in infrastructure is essential for growth, says Sir David Bell 🏗️—but we must ensure it delivers real benefits for local people. Too often, major projects are built in communities without creating jobs for them. 👷‍♂️🤝

The biggest barrier to social mobility is the money students have to live on while they're at university, says Professor Andy Long 💸. He argues that the threshold for maximum maintenance support hasn’t kept up with inflation since 2008 📉

Professor Louise Kempton talks about the emergence of an hourglass economy ⏳—where good middle-range jobs 💼 have been hollowed out 🕳️, shrinking opportunities for many.

Dr. Fiona Hill, highlights how family and community support are key to helping children reach their full potential. 💬👨‍👩‍👧‍👦📚

Paul Gerrard from the Co-op describes the importance of apprenticeships in driving social mobility 💼📈

At last Thursday’s oral evidence session, the Social Mobility Policy Committee heard from Chris Welham, who highlighted that hospitality offers good quality job opportunities—though they often go unrecognised 👀

Last Thursday we heard from David Houghton who founded Tech Future 💡, which improves socio-economic inclusion 📈 across the tech sector 💻. He sees a need for more tech companies around the country to offer work placements to young people 👩‍💻

👥 Employers play a key role in social mobility - last Thursday, the Social Mobility Committee heard how.

Jo Fry shared how her company attracts local talent from all backgrounds - tailoring outreach, engaging with schools, and working with families to widen opportunities. 🌍✨

📢 Last Thursday, we heard from experts on employers’ roles in social mobility.

Neil Morrison defined social mobility as ensuring that the circumstances you’re born into don’t determine your future—emphasising that mobility can move in both directions. 🔄

📢 Last Thursday, the Social Mobility Committee heard from experts on employers’ roles in social mobility.

Tom Lyas highlighted the benefits to a business of employing people from all backgrounds—bringing fresh perspectives and driving success. 🚀

🔓 How can we break down barriers to social mobility?

We're gathering evidence on better integrating 📚 education and 💼 work opportunities to boost social mobility in the UK.

⏰Deadline for submissions is 28th April📜 committees.parliament.uk/call-for-evi...

Last week we heard from Professor Kathryn Mitchell who highlighted the strong partnerships between schools 🏫, universities 🎓, and employers 🏢 in Derby, emphasizing the importance of working with businesses of all sizes.

At yesterday’s oral evidence session, Professor Liz Mossop highlighted the vital role universities play in building partnerships to promote social mobility locally—even in increasingly strained circumstances. 🎓🤝✨

Yesterday at the Social Mobility Policy Committee oral evidence session, Professor Graeme Atherton highlighted the importance of place— and that social mobility shouldn’t require people to leave their communities to succeed. 🌍📍✨

🚨Alun Francis, chair of the 📢 Social Mobility Commission, explained the importance of geography and the huge differences in barriers to social mobility across the country 🏡📉

🚨 At our first oral evidence session last Thursday, we heard from the Social Mobility Commission about the rising number of young people 📉 not in education, employment, or training (NEETs) — and how we can support them. 📢