We team up with Leyton Orient Trust to challenge stereotypes

Female staff from Taylor Wimpey and our subcontractor Elmech visited George Mitchell Primary School and Emmanuel Primary School to talk to over 100 Year 5 children about their work in the construction industry. They covered the many different roles available to women, and some of the barriers they had faced and broken during their careers.

The visits were part of Leyton Orient Trust’s programme of workshops around the borough that aim to challenge stereotypes and inspire youngsters to follow their dreams.

Taylor Wimpey is building new homes at Coronation Square, a major regeneration project with Waltham Forest Council, next to Leyton Orient’s Breyer Group Stadium. The housebuilder is working with the Trust on a number of projects and has also donated £500 to support its Show Racism The Red Card event with primary schools.

Lisa Beresford, Apprentice Manager for Taylor Wimpey London, said: “Construction is traditionally a male-dominated industry so it’s really important that we can talk to young people about the many opportunities.”

“Coronation Square is a huge project in Leyton so we wanted to show the children that there are a wide range of roles for both men and women on our site. It was lovely to see how interested they were and inspiring to hear some of the intelligent questions that they asked. We’re looking forward to continuing our work with Leyton Orient Trust into 2024 and beyond.”