Community

Identity and culture are at the heart of a community

Here at Rolle House our links to the Deaf Academy and the Deaf community are foundations for our children to build on and be immersed in, particularly in their preparation for adulthood. Having social bonds with others that one can fully communicate with allows reciprocal relationships to form and lifelong bonds in the place that we live and grow up in. 

The Deaf Academy has three residential provisions, looking after young people from 9-25;  within these three-provisions including the children’s home, we have access to joint leisure activities, outings, and clubs. This offers a broad range of extracurricular activities and time to socialise with peers, in the local community.

Exmouth is a lively and pleasant seaside town that has a variety of amenities to meet the needs of its residents. It has restaurants, cafes, a cinema, library and a host of shops and supermarkets. All of these are within walking distance of Rolle House. There is good access to public transport and a train station that has regular trains into Exeter which is only 20 minutes away on a short and scenic train ride. Exeter is a large city with a university and hub of shops and businesses with a host of work opportunities. This is a great location for our children to develop their independence and build a support network. Exmouth is a great place for young Deaf people to have fun and socialise whilst gaining skills and confidence in preparation for adulthood.