Lee Elliot Major OBE

Lee Elliot Major, Britain's first professor of Social Mobility at the University of Exeter, discusses crucial ideas from his book, Equity in Education. He emphasizes a shift in perspective, arguing that children should be seen as under-resourced rather than disadvantaged. The conversation highlights the alarming decline in social mobility since 1980 and critiques existing education systems. Major calls for transformative educational reforms, embracing diverse talents, and addresses global challenges in achieving equity, ultimately advocating for a dialogue change to tackle socioeconomic disparities.

Lee Elliot Major OBE, the UK's first Professor of Social Mobility, shares his journey from a working-class background to academia. He discusses the importance of education and business in social mobility, advocating for social economic background as a protected characteristic under the Equalities Act.