The House of Lords Social Mobility Policy Committee has published
its call for evidence on how education and work opportunities can
be better integrated to remove barriers to social mobility across
the UK.
The Committee's inquiry is focussing on four key areas:
- the work done across the country to encourage those not in
education, employment or training (NEETs) into work;
- the different definitions of ‘social mobility', what data
exists and how trends are measured;
- the support offered by educational bodies to 16-18 year olds
moving into the world of work;
- the existence and work of regional partnerships – between
schools, FE colleges, local government, charities and employers –
to support students in their transition to the labour force.
Baroness , Chair of the Social
Mobility Policy Committee, said:
“The number of 16-24 year olds not in education, employment or
training is rising. The Committee wants to learn how both those
providing education and training and employers are using data to
understand the problem and to develop and implement strategies to
address it. How do they ensure that young people from different
ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds can fulfil their potential
by accessing guidance, support and opportunities?
We are keen to hear from education providers, employers, local
authorities, community groups, charities, members of the public
and others.”
The complete list of questions, plus details of how to submit
evidence by the deadline of Monday, 28 April can
be found on the Committee's website.
Notes to editors
- The call for evidence url is: https://committees.parliament.uk/call-for-evidence/3632/
