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Shaping a society that gives everyone a fair chance

The Social Mobility Commission exists to help create a country where the circumstances of someone’s birth do not determine their outcomes in life.

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It’s Child’s Play

A little play goes a long way! Discover our new campaign helping parents support their children’s pre-school learning and development with free, quick and simple activities that can fit into busy lives.

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What is social mobility?

A person experiences social mobility when they have different life outcomes from their parents. This could mean a different income level, a different occupational class, or other differences, such as housing or education. Mobility can be upwards or downwards.

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