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The Deaf Academy had a positive presence at Devon County Show 2024, showcasing its unique provision and celebrating Deaf inclusivity. Its stand attracted visitors eager to discover more about the charity’s objectives, job opportunities and campaign goals for tackling discrimination.  They picked up some basic signing skills and participated in Deaf Awareness training sessions led […]

Deaf Academy student Hafwen Clarke made history by becoming the first person to sign a speech at Buckingham Palace when she went to collect her Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award.  The 19-year-old, who lives during term-time at the Deaf Academy, admits being nervous before giving her speech to 2000 people, while being watched on by […]

Deaf students took to the streets of Exmouth to spread awareness and help the public improve how they communicate with Deaf people. The group, who are all students at the Devon-based Deaf Academy, took part in the activity as part of British Sign Language (BSL) Week, which began on Monday. It was established to commemorate […]

A pioneering residential and learning centre for young Deaf adults – the only of its kind in the country – has been officially opened in Devon. The Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Devon, Philip Bostock OBE DL conducted the opening ceremony at Fearnside House, a former convent, which has been converted by the Exmouth-based Deaf Academy, […]

The Deaf Academy’s students are working with some of the UK’s most prestigious organisations to help their staff develop a deeper understanding of the Deaf community. The young people, who attend the Exmouth-based Deaf Academy, are part of interactive Deaf Awareness sessions which are being delivered to staff at the Met Office, University of Exeter, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]