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Our Impact

"I loved it! I had support when things weren't great for me and it changed the way I cope with everything at school and at home. Thank you."
Secondary Pupil
"Students appeared to build a positive relationship with the Switch Coach. They treated each individual student with respect, and made them feel important."
Secondary School Senior Leader
"I think Switch is just brilliant. Not only do they support the child, but also the parent/carer if needed. They communicated everything with me and always worked together to find a way forward."
Parent/Carer
Parent/Carer
"Switch has worked with a number of our pupils. They offer fantastic support for those young people we believe are in need of additional social, emotional, mental health support."
Secondary Senior Leader
"Switch provides a very calm and engaging environment for the young people in need of support."
Pupil
"Absolutely delighted with the support you provide our school. The city is lucky to have your provision where others have failed.
Primary Senior Leader
"We have been really pleased with the outcomes for the children who have accessed Switch. Keep doing what you're doing... or maybe do some more of the same!"
Virtual School Manager
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First launching in 2007 thanks to National Lottery Funding, Switch Midlands was originally called The Switch Project and provided participatory arts based activities for children and young people, specialising in digital arts such as music production, film and photography, hence the name Switch.Following the 3-years of funding, the outcomes being achieved meant the project became a sustainable social enterprise, regularly being commissioned by schools and local authorities to deliver social and emotional well-being interventions for children and young people.

 

Now with over a 15 years of success and experience, The Switch Project has become Switch Midlands – better reflecting the reach and impact it has had in the region. We are delighted that in 2023 we have made the leap from social enterprise to charity, and we are excited for the opportunities this offers us.

 

Our mission is to provide schools with an evidence-based, outcome-driven service that enables pupils to overcome social and emotional barriers to learning by “Powering Their Potential.” We are proud to say that we are one of the leading providers of support for schools, working alongside them to improve the personal development, behaviour and wellbeing of both primary and secondary pupils.

Between September 2022 and May 2023, we have worked with 223 pupils across 22 primary and secondary schools in the West Midlands.

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of pupils said they "Felt more supported at school" after a programme
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of pupils said "The support was helpful" after working with us

Our Social Value

Switch Midlands operates entirely in the interests of our social mission. As a charity we reinvest in our social purpose – so not only do we offer commissioners excellent financial value, but social value too.

 

Our social value is perfectly demonstrated by our Switch Ambassadors programme. This is an opportunity for those pupils who have received our support to go on and develop even further by working towards a mentoring awards and qualifications. These pupils will then act as advocates throughout your school for positivity, motivation and conduct.

Our Social Impact Pledge

Our Social Impact Pledge is that each year we will employ at least one Switch Ambassador of secondary school leaving age to train via an apprenticeship route and become a Switch Coach in their own right.

Have a question?

Call 01902 552 288 or email hello@switchmidlands.com