News
December 15, 2025
The Deaf Academy Celebrates Tokyo Deaflympics 2025
May 1, 2025
The Deaf Academy launches countdown to its 200th anniversary! (with BSL)
March 7, 2025
Deaf Academy to host prestigious national conference
December 17, 2024
The Deaf Academy celebrates new £100,000 Puffin crossing outside its gates (with BSL)
October 9, 2024
2024 Annual Newsletter (with BSL)
July 4, 2024
Deaf Academy student delivers inspiring speech at learning difficulty and disability conference
June 5, 2024
The Deaf Academy wins a prestigious award for accessibility at Devon County Show
The Deaf Academy had a positive presence at Devon County Show 2024, showcasing its unique provision and celebrating Deaf inclusivity. Its stand attracted visitors eager to discover more about the charity’s objectives, job opportunities and campaign goals for tackling discrimination. They picked up some basic signing skills and participated in Deaf Awareness training sessions led […]
May 24, 2024
Deaf Academy student becomes first person to sign a speech at Buckingham Palace
Deaf Academy student Hafwen Clarke made history by becoming the first person to sign a speech at Buckingham Palace when she went to collect her Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award. The 19-year-old, who lives during term-time at the Deaf Academy, admits being nervous before giving her speech to 2000 people, while being watched on by […]
March 15, 2024
Deaf Academy’s new learning centre is the first of its kind in the UK
A pioneering residential and learning centre for young Deaf adults – the only of its kind in the country – has been officially opened in Devon. The Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Devon, Philip Bostock OBE DL conducted the opening ceremony at Fearnside House, a former convent, which has been converted by the Exmouth-based Deaf Academy, […]