Literacy Pirates

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Who are we? 

The Literacy Pirates is a community-rooted organisation led by teachers who believe that all children should experience success in learning.

Through publishing projects, reading support and the power of local community, we’re on an adventure to build a fairer world.

Sessions run in fantastical spaces in Hackney, Haringey and virtually.

Watch a short film about our work here.


What do we do?

We believe in the exceptional potential of every child and use the power of positivity and fun to unlock that potential. We work with children in Years 5-8 whose teachers think they would benefit from extra literacy support.

Our award-winning learning programme is devised and led by qualified teachers. Sessions are designed to promote enjoyment in literacy, so we give our Young Pirates dedicated time to read with a cohort of trained volunteers, and the chance to voice their ideas in creative writing activities.

At the end of each term, we publish their written work in high-quality books, films, and audio projects, and celebrate their hard work at big events with their teachers and family.


Volunteering

As our Learning Programme is designed to give each child 1:1 support, we rely on volunteers to help in session.

Interested in becoming a trained volunteer? Find more information here.

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Local Offer Age Bands
Primary 4 -10
Secondary 11-14

Who to contact

Telephone
020 3327 1777 020 3327 1777
E-mail
admin@literacypirates.org
Website
literacypirates.org/
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Where to go

Address
138, Kingsland High Street
Hackney
London
Postcode

E8 2NS

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Venue Notes

Buses. 67, 76, 149, 243, 488, 236

Overground. Dalston Kingsland, Dalston Junction

Time / Date Details

Session Information
Young Pirates in person sessions Monday to Friday 4-6:30pm
Young Pirates virtual sessions Monday to Friday 4-6pm
Volunteers start times Monday to Friday 3.45-6.45pm

Other details

Referral required?

Yes

Referral Details

Pupils are referred via school.

What to do if you have a complaint

The Literacy Pirates views complaints as an opportunity to learn and improve for the future, as well as a chance to put things right for the person, people or organisation that has made the complaint.


Written complaints may be sent to The Literacy Pirates at 138 Kingsland High Street, E8 2NS or by e-mail to admin@literacypirates.org

Verbal complaints may be made by phone to 020 3327 1777 by asking to speak to
the senior leadership team. Complainants will be asked for their name, and contact details.

To find a copy of the full complaints proceedure on our website here.

Costs

  • Schools pay for membership
  • 10 pupils for the one-year in-person programme £3,950
  • 30 pupils for term long Virtual Ship programme £3,950
  • We offer a first year 50% discount

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