labour, regardless of their circumstances at birth. However, as this report shows, far too many children, students and adults … students at opposite ends of the socio-economic scale, and these differences tend to increase in the transition into adulthood …-based support and programmes for children from families that have not attained a high level of education and skills. In the schools …

The work of teachers matters in many different ways. Not only do they provide students with the knowledge and skills … needed to thrive in the labour market, but they also help develop the social-emotional skills that are vital for students … illustration of the many ways in which teachers and school leaders might influence the success of their students, acting as a tool …