News
Summer Academy News, Graduation and Awards ceremony
We're delighted to publish our Summer News Magazine as an e-magazine. You can also view it by clicking the image opposite. Highlights include: End of term graduation and awards ceremony - July 2022...
Students enjoy a taste of the world of work
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...
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...
Students take part in Quirk Theatre’s Mary the Pigeon project
Our students enjoyed taking part in Quirk Theatre's Mary the Pigeon painting and collage workshops. The workshops are being run as part of Quirk Theatre's Arts Council funded Mary the Pigeon...
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...
Prestigious highly commended award for Deaf Academy teaching assistant Nikki
There were celebrations for the Deaf Academy, as teaching assistant Nikki James (pictured centre above) received a highly commended award in the Teaching Assistant of the Year category at the...
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 students rally for BSL Bill
Students from the Deaf Academy have marched to Exmouth town centre in solidarity with the Deaf community campaigning outside Parliament. Campaigners are calling for legal protection for British Sign...
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...