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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 school. Educators and academics hope their collaboration will support new teaching approaches, as well as boost children’s wellbeing and language development. The partnership, between the […]

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 and asking lots of questions about Deaf awareness and British Sign Language.   We also hope […]

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 you passionate about wanting to make a difference to young people’s lives? Do you want a job that is varied and rewarding, where you’ll […]

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 have peacefully rallied in Exmouth for the BSL Act, the first being during the bills second reading, which was passed with full support […]

 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 directly here:  https://schoolsweek.co.uk/matt-jenkins-british-sign-language-teacher-the-deaf-academy/ Deafness shot into the national consciousness recently with a deaf contestant on Strictly Come Dancing. But award-winning teacher Matt Jenkins shows […]

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 national teaching award category Lockdown Hero – Learner and Community Support which was a special award created for 2021. The award was for the innovative work in […]

@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IjxoMT4iLCJhZnRlciI6IjwvaDE+In19@ At the beginning of the pandemic, the Deaf Academy quickly adapted to develop an award-winning online learning platform that gave every child and young person full access to the learning, therapies and counselling.  In 2020, we opened the doors to our brand new state-of-the-art academy purposely designed for Deaf young people with additional needs. […]