Coming to England: questions to ask and activities to try
Ten-year-old Floella sails from Trinidad to London with her family. Coming to England is the inspiring true story of Floella Benjamin and the Windrush generation.
What age is it for? Coming to England is best for ages 5–8. Good for: Moving country, and the Windrush generation.
Coming to England (Floella Benjamin and Diane Ewen)
- Age
- 5-8
- Best for
- Moving country, and the Windrush generation
Read it with older children and talk about how Floella was treated. Focus on her family's love and her determination.
What it helps with
- Moving to a new country
- The Windrush generation
- Racism and unfairness
- Family love and resilience
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “Where did Floella come from?”
- “Why did her family come to England?”
- “What was different?”
- “How was she treated?”
- “What helped her?”
- “What would you miss if you moved country?”
5-minute activities to try together
Map the journey
Find Trinidad and London on a map and trace the journey.
Family story
Ask a relative where your family came from.
Free printables: Coming to England worksheet and activity pack
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- Best for
- Arriving somewhere new as a refugee
- Age
- 4-8
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- Best for
- A long journey to a new home
- Age
- 3-7
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- Best for
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- Age
- 4-8
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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