POSTED May 13, 2025
The Switch is a proud, long-term supporter and provider of Work Experience for schools in Tower Hamlets. We believe every student deserves to experience a work placement and explore the careers that are open to them. The Switch continues to host students with Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and who require extra support during […]
POSTED May 12, 2025
Leanne re-joined Team Switch this month, after 9 years away from our Work Experience team, she is back to support our growing offering. Find out more about Leanne: Tell us a bit about yourself? I am bubbly, outgoing and welcoming, I love coffee and chatting. I am a good listener, very understanding and accepting. Where did […]
POSTED April 28, 2025
Freya recently joined Team Switch as our new head of our Secondary Team, taking lead of secondary programmes and school relationships. Find out more about Freya: Tell us a bit about yourself? I am originally from west London, and I’ve lived in east London since 2016. I lived in Brighton for 6 years while I […]
POSTED March 26, 2025
This month, born and raised Tower Hamlets resident, Nicky Sahota, joined Team Switch to lead our Alumni work. Find out more about Nicky: Tell us a bit about yourself? I’m 30 years old, born and raised in Tower Hamlets. I am deeply passionate about supporting young people in reaching their full potential and working to […]
POSTED March 17, 2025
Amos shared his thoughts on how beneficial work experience was for him and why other students should value their work experience placements. “Hi, my name is Amos and I’m a student from Newham who did a work experience placement at The Switch in March 2025. Gaining work experience as a student is a valuable opportunity […]
POSTED February 17, 2025
Yunus, a Year 10 student from Cumberland School in Newham, joined Team Switch for work experience last week through Inspire EBP’s Work Experience programme. Yunus has an interest in finance and business and was looking forward to seeing how charity operations work. Before Yunus finished his placement with us, he shared a poem about his […]
POSTED February 10, 2025
11th February 2025 After 22 years of service, Helen Sanson has decided to step down as our CEO and will leave The Switch at the end of February 2025 for a new challenge. Megan Hunter, Deputy CEO, will be taking over as Acting CEO. The Board of Trustees will consider the long-term position of the […]
POSTED December 16, 2024
This month, we welcomed Nipa to the Work Experience Team. Find out more about Nipa: Tell us a bit about yourself? I am very passionate about the job I do, I love helping others and making a difference. Where did you work before The Switch? I was a property sales consultant before I started working […]
POSTED September 11, 2024
After leaving teaching, Rosalind recently joined our Primary team as a Project Lead for our financial literacy programmes. Find out more about Rosalind: Tell us a bit about yourself? I’m a former teacher and musician with creative ambitions as a writer. Where did you work before The Switch? I taught music and Latin in secondary […]
POSTED September 11, 2024
After joining us as a freelance facilitator last academic year, Aimee recently joined Team Switch as our new Work Experience Manager. Find out more about Aimee: Tell us a bit about yourself? Originally from Portsmouth, I’ve spent the past 11 years living and working across London. My career has been dedicated to supporting vulnerable adults […]
