November 7, 2023
2023 Summer Newsletter
We are delighted to publish our 2023 Summer Newsletter as an Ebook, celebrating all the achievements of the last academic year. You can also view it by clicking the image opposite. Highlights include: A look back over the year Fearnside House – Our new Adult Residential and Learning Centre In the Spotlight – Beth, BSL […]
October 31, 2023
The Deaf Academy are taking part in Exmouth Film Festival 2023
On the 24th-30th November a new non-profit, volunteer led and community-based independent film festival will be taking place in Exmouth. The festival is being overseen by Exmouth-based media charity One Small Barking Dog, who are collaborating with the Deaf Academy, Holy Trinity Church, Exeter Phoenix, The University of Exeter, Ocean, Exmouth Rugby Club and Exmouth […]
October 9, 2023
Public invited to explore Deaf Academy’s exciting campus
Here at the Deaf Academy, we will be throwing open our doors to the public, giving people the opportunity to explore our amazing campus. We moved to our state-of-the-art campus off Douglas Avenue in Exmouth in 2020 and we are inviting people to visit, explore our facilities – which have been designed specifically for Deaf […]
September 21, 2023
Our students test vibration packs which allow them to feel music
On Thursday our students spent the morning testing vibration packs created by SoundX, a new and exciting piece of technology which connects Deaf people to the world of sound. This technology combines artificial intelligence with vibration packs to translate recorded sound into vibration. The wearer of the pack is able to feel a wide range […]
June 26, 2023
Our students tell the story of deaf education in the UK
Our students collaborated with Deaf illustrator, Lucy Rogers and Paddleboat, a local theatre company to create a beautifully illustrated book – The Amazing History of the Deaf Academy – which tells the story of deaf education in the United Kingdom from its origins in the 19th century to today. A film, directed by Deaf actor […]
June 6, 2023
How innovative technology can transform live music experiences for Deaf people
May 9, 2023
Ofsted describes the Deaf Academy as a ‘place of inspiration’
The Deaf Academy has been described as a ‘place of inspiration’ in its latest Ofsted report – which has seen it attain the highest rating in its history with the achievement of a good grade with outstanding features. The inspection, which took place in February, graded the behaviour and attitude, personal development of students as […]
May 2, 2023
Hugh conquers London marathon for National Deaf Children’s Society
March 15, 2023
Our New Exciting Adult Learning and Residential Centre
We’re delighted to reveal exciting plans to develop an adult residential and learning centre for our older deaf students – the only provision of its kind in the UK. Since our move to Exmouth in 2020, student numbers have increased significantly, creating a need for additional residential space. To meet this need, we have bought […]