Defining our progress on social mobility
With just days to go before the survey of the socio-economic background of senior civil servants closes, Civil Service Social Mobility Champion Jon Thompson underlines the importance of this research.
Three centuries of coal miners and one senior civil servant
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A Brilliant Civil Service, Diversity and inclusion
Andrew Rhodes, Director General, Operations, at the Department for Work and Pensions, talks about social mobility and why he will be completing the socio-economic background survey of senior civil servants.
Getting the measure of social mobility
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Jeremy Heywood explains why he has asked all senior civil servants to complete a survey on their socio-economic background and how this will help the Civil Service support social mobility.
Are there any senior civil servants with a working class background?
Starting this month, in a first for a major UK employer, the Civil Service is running a pilot survey to track the progress of people from lower socio-economic backgrounds.
World-class apprenticeships for everyone
Jake McClure of Civil Service Learning introduces a new range of apprenticeships in critical skills areas, part of a pioneering approach that focuses on roles and occupations not sectors or grades.
Being part of the social mobility movement
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Jeremy Heywood reports that the Civil Service has exceeded its target of placements for young people through the Movement to Work scheme, and helped improved the outcomes for participants.
From National Citizen Service to Civil Service
Dan Grishin says National Citizen Service has given him the confidence to make a difference to his own life and the lives of others - and it's already taken him to No. 10!
Reaching out to schools to 'inspire the future' - a volunteer's experience
Driving test manager Chas Perkins gives top marks for his experience as one of the first volunteers for a Civil Service programme to inspire schoolchildren about careers in government.
'Inclusive by instinct' - the goal of Civil Service diversity
Deborah Brooks and Susie Owen reflect on their time as Deputy Directors for Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion – and how we will know when we've achieved it.
How you can 'inspire the future'
In announcing a new Social Mobility Plan, Minister for the Cabinet Office Matt Hancock urged civil servants to volunteer just an hour a year to inspire young people. Here's what it involves.