Date: 10 June 2026 (please note the date is subject to change)
Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm or 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Location: BFI Southbank
Event details
Baroness Floella Benjamin is well-known as a presenter of TV’s Playschool, as an actress, broadcaster, and parliamentarian and for the work she does for charity. In this interactive event Floella takes pupils through her film Coming to England (2005), a stunning adaptation of her autobiography, directed by her husband Keith Taylor, charting her journey from Trinidad to Britain in the early 1960s.
Following the screening Floella will talk to pupils and explore the themes of difference, discrimination and anti-bullying through her own inspiring story. As a Baroness in the House of Lords, Floella champions equality and promotes feelings of worth in children. Pupils leave this event truly inspired, believing her motto ‘I am worthy!’.
Booking information
To book call 020 7849 4451 and pay using a credit/debit card or download, print and return the booking form with cheque or card details. We cannot reserve seats, send invoices or accept BACS payments.
Schools which have over 20% of students receiving free school meals should ask about a discount when booking.
Please book by 4pm, two working days before the event. However, we recommend booking earlier to avoid disappointment.
For any queries, please email schools@bfi.org.uk.
Prices
The study day costs £6.00 per student.
Accompanying teachers / adults are charged £1 per 5 students — otherwise student rate applies.
Teachers attending without students cost £40.