Place2Be and BAFTA take the Young BAFTA Roadshow to Islington

14 April 2026

Place2Be and BAFTA brought the Young BAFTA Roadshow with Place2Be to Sacred Heart Primary School in Islington yesterday. The visit was hosted by Kia Pegg (Tracey Beaker Returns, The Dumping Ground and Saturday Mash-Up!) and Ben Shires (CBBC, Officially Amazing), alongside special guest Jen Pringle from Milkshake!.

Kia Pegg and Ben Shires with pupils from Sacred Heart Primary School, all smiling at the camera.

Celebrating its tenth-year partnership with Place2Be, the Young BAFTA Roadshow continues to bring inspiring role models from the screen industries into primary schools, helping pupils build confidence, strengthen communication skills, and discover the wide range of careers behind film, television, and games.

Designed for Key Stage 2 pupils, the Roadshow encourages creativity, teamwork and self-belief through positive, relatable interactions with industry professionals.

“Children met people who have made successful careers doing something creative and that they love. I’m sure it inspired many of the children to believe that their futures can be both fulfilling and fun working in the creative industries.” Place2Be School Counsellor based in school

The partnership focuses on schools in underrepresented communities across the UK, combining Place2Be’s Whole School Approach to emotional wellbeing with BAFTA’s ability to connect children with talent from across the screen industries. Together, Place2Be and BAFTA created a memorable school day that celebrates creativity, nurtures aspiration and helps children imagine their future.

At Sacred Heart Primary School, pupils took part in an inspirational assembly, classroom meet-and-greets and interactive workshops, learning first-hand about different creative career journeys and the skills needed both on and off screen. Children were able to ask questions and share ideas as they were encouraged to build on their creativity and see an actual BAFTA award up close. These experiences were able to spark curiosity while reinforcing everyday skills such as listening, collaboration and confidence.

Kira Pegg and Ben Shires sitting with pupils from Sacred Heart Primary School around a table in a classroom. They are all in discussion with a BAFTA trophy in the middle of the table.

The Young BAFTA Roadshow continues to prioritise equal accessibility for schools around the country. The 2026 school line-up will focus on reach and impact, including schools with higher-than-average free school meal eligibility, ensuring children who might not otherwise encounter the creative industries can see what is possible.

Place2Be and BAFTA take the Young BAFTA Roadshow to Islington

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