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Robert takes on the epic 102 mile Devon coast to coast challenge to support young Deaf students
Local Taunton based dad, Robert Harris, knows all too well about the specialised education and support that Deaf children and young people need to thrive. Working abroad at the time, his son Sam was...
Parent Forum
Online Parent/Carer Forum – Tuesday 30th March 10-11.30am Interpreters provided. Please contact reception if you have additional communication needs. The online Parent/Carer Forum, hosted by the...
Student council support the Where is the Interpreter campaign
The student council made this video in support of #WhereIsTheInterpreter. Please watch! In a world where understanding news updates is essential, interpreters should always be provided....
20 is plenty – student council campaign
The Deaf Academy student council are campaigning for Devon County Council to set a mandatory 20mph speed limit outside the Deaf Academy on Douglas Avenue. You can sign the official petition here....
Did you attend the Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education?
Founded in 1826, The Deaf Academy, formally Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education has been a hub for education for thousands of students over 195 years. We hope to share our history and student...
Thomas Bowden’s writing recognised in a national poetry competition
We’re so proud of our student Thomas Bowden, whose writing has been recognised in a national poetry competition. The competition, which was run by the London-based Eastside Educational Trust,...
Festive Appeal – help fund vital equipment at the Deaf Academy
This December the Deaf Academy are launching their Festive Appeal, asking our amazing supporters to help fund a projector and audio equipment in our main Academy hall and theatre space. Double the...
Ofsted Interim Visit Report
The Deaf Academy (Formerly Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education) Interim visit report Unique reference number: 132001 Name of lead inspector: Judy Lye-Forster, HMI Visit date(s): 4 to 5 November...
Academy Covid-19 Statement
Statement from the Deaf Academy – Thursday October 15 Over the weekend we were informed of a confirmed case of Covid-19 within our teaching and learning community. In consultation with Public...
Deaf Academy students move in to new Exmouth children’s home
Plans are set for Exmouth’s newest school, the Deaf Academy, to open its doors to students in September 2020 – despite the setbacks caused by coronavirus. And students who are looked after through...
YouTube to remove auto captions
Video platform YouTube have announced they plan to discontinue the community captions feature, which allowed viewers to add subtitles to videos. Citing that the platform was “rarely used and had...
BBC News interview with Clare Allum, Academy Parent
Last Tuesday Clare Allum, parent of student Hugh who attends the Deaf Academy here in Devon, was interviewed on BBC News…