What if the new normal in education, is better?
Behind the closed door of lockdown, Jarred has become one of our most prolific and engaged Young Pirates. Jarred sends …
Hot off the press – our Young Pirates’ new e-book!
Today we are excited to launch our first ever online published project. This new e-book holds over 40 poems from …
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Launching our new Virtual Ship
On 17th March we closed our ships, following government advice. But in true Literacy Pirate fashion we were determined to …
A year since the Haringey Pirates’ first published book
Fourteen months can fly by when you are in a pirate ship. We swung open our doors to our first …
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Alan, on his volunteer experience and the skills he’s learned
Hello everyone, I’m Alan and I am currently a volunteer at the Literacy Pirates (aka. the Hackney and Haringey Pirates). …
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Vanessa, UEL student, on her volunteer experience
Vanessa, UEL student, on her volunteer experience and what volunteering means to her.
Caitlin, Jack Petchey Intern, on her favourite part about working with the Young Pirates
I have been lucky enough to be able to experience session both as a member of the education team and …
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Giving Tuesday: What is it, and why do we do it?
Find out more about our Giving Tuesday campaign, and how we’re looking to raise £4,000 to support the running of our two ships.
Guest Blog: Volunteer Crewmate Jonathan on the importance of positive male role models for young people
Mr Montefiore was my 6th form English teacher and probably the coolest person I’d ever met. There were rumours that …
From Volunteer Crewmate to Charity Intern: Introducing Caitlin ?
Hello! I’m Caitlin, the new Charity Intern (also referred to as Shipmate, which I’m sure you’ll agree is much cooler) …
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