Parents and Carers
Here you will be able to find any information regarding safeguarding, reporting an absence and our term dates. If you cannot find what you are looking for and need to contact us you can do so via our reception.
Phone: 01395203130
Text: 07398248306
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is at the centre of all that we do at the Deaf Academy. Our Safeguarding Lead is James Heaver, who is supported by three Deputies and the wider Welfare Team. Please email safeguardingteam@thedeafacademy.ac.uk if you need to contact a member of the Welfare Team.
Report an Absence
If your child is ever not able to attend school please ensure you contact us as soon as possible.
The Deaf Academy, 1 Douglas Avenue, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 2AU
Phone: 01395 203134
Email: absence@thedeafacademy.ac.uk
2026-2027 Term Dates
Autumn Term 2026
Start date – Monday 7 September
Break for half term – Friday 23 October
Restart – Tuesday 3 November
End of term – Friday 18 December
Staff inset days (non-student days) – Thursday 3 September, Friday 4 September and Monday 2 November
Spring Term 2027
Start date – Tuesday 5 January
Break for half term – Friday 12 February
Restart – Monday 22 February
End of term – Thursday 25 March
Staff inset day (non-student day) Monday 4 January
Summer term 2027
Start date – Tuesday 13 April
Long weekend (bank holiday) – Monday 3 May
Break for half term – Friday 28 May
Restart – Monday 7 June
End of term – Friday 23 July
Staff inset day (non-student day) – Monday 12 April
Home weekends (residential students) 2026-2027
Friday 25th September – Sunday 27th September 2026
Friday 20th November – Sunday 22nd November 2026
Friday 22nd January – Sunday 24th January 2027
Friday 5th March – Sunday 7th March 2027
Friday 30th April – Monday 3rd May 2027 (long bank holiday)
Friday 25th June – Sunday 27th June 2027
Parent meetings
Parent forum – Friday 23 October 2026
Parent forum – Friday 12 February 2027
Parent forum – Friday 28 May 2027