Students from The Deaf Academy have been enjoying a taste of the world of work thanks to the support of local businesses. A range of placements were arranged for the young people, as well as...
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Teachers and experts join forces for major new research network to support deaf children’s achievement at school
Teachers, researchers and British Sign Language interpreters have joined forces for a major new research network which will seek to understand why deaf pupils are more likely to underperform at...
Fantastic day at Exmouth Pride
We had a fantastic time at Exmouth Pride. Thank you to everyone who visited our stand and helped us raise £300. It was great that so many of you were interested in finding out more about what we do...
Recruitment open morning
Recruitment open morning Residential Care Workers Friday 1 July 2022 9.45am – 11.45am, including a site tour You must book a place to attend. Booking details below. Join our award-winning team Are...
Nikki shortlisted for Tes School Award
We’re absolutely delighted to announce, Nikki James has been shortlisted for the Teaching Assistant of the Year Award #TesSchoolAwards2022 Nikki first joined the Deaf Academy as a teaching assistant...
Deaf Academy students rally in Exmouth to show support for the BSL Act third reading
Students made their own signs and created flags which they waved around Exmouth, spreading awareness, and showing their support for the BSL bill. This is the second time the Deaf Academy students...
Society created our disability, we are a language minority – Matt Jenkins, Schools Week article
In February half-term, Jess Staufenberg, a journalist from Schools Week visited the Deaf Academy to speak to award-winning teacher, Matt Jenkins. This is what she wrote... You can also read it...
Deaf Academy teachers win Golden Pearson’s National Teaching Award
The pioneering work of the Deaf Academy has been recognised with a prestigious national award this week. Two members of staff at the Exmouth-based Academy have won the esteemed Pearson golden...
Award – Winning Deaf Academy
At the beginning of the pandemic, the Deaf Academy quickly adapted to develop an award-winning online learning platform that gave every child and young person full access to the learning, therapies...
Rose Ayling-Ellis’ Strictly dances having inspirational impact in Devon
The battle for glitterball glory is well underway as smash-hit TV show Strictly Come Dancing enters its fifth week. Now in its 19th series, this year's Strictly has seen two firsts for the show....
Academy recognised for learning and incredible building
Along with the Tes and Pearson’s national teaching awards, the Deaf Academy have also been shortlisted for a NASS award, that is the National Association of Independent Schools & Non-maintained...
Teachers win Silver Pearson’s award for outstanding learner and community support
Deaf Academy teachers honoured with prestigious Pearson's Award. Matt Jenkins and Joanna Fison have won Silver Awards in The Lockdown Hero Award for Learner and Community Support category. ...