News
Apr 28, 2017
Elliott’s passion for gardening grows
College student and budding gardener Elliott, has transformed the garden at The Hub into a rainbow of colour this Spring. The Hub supports students who may find it difficult to engage with education in a traditional classroom setting. The Hub’s garden is a quiet space where students can go to relax as a reward for […]
Apr 3, 2017
ITV West Country News visits us
In February, our School pupils were filmed reading in British Sign Language (BSL) to a trained ‘Hearing Dog for the Deaf’ for a special news feature due to air on ITV West Country News in April. ITV Westcountry reporter Claire Manning observed pupils reading to Hearing Dog, Niven, and his volunteer custodian, Pauline Young, in […]
Mar 24, 2017
Jenny Sealey MBE visits us
Jenny Sealey MBE is the CEO of Graeae, the UK’s foremost disabled-led theatre. She visited us in March to lead a day of drama workshops for our School and College students. Jenny, who co-directed the Paralympics 2012 Opening Ceremony, taught our Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 techniques in performing characters and taught our […]
Mar 22, 2017
Bob the Dog drama production
Our school pupils have been rehearsing for an imaginative drama show which will be premiered to parents at the end of the spring term before going on tour. The PaddleBoat Theatre Company have been working with our Key Stage 3 Expressive Arts Group to create a show about ‘Bob the Dog’, which will be premiered […]
Mar 22, 2017
Film production company praises media student
Talented media student Rebekah has enjoyed a first-hand glimpse behind the scenes of a film production company, by playing a key role in making a film for an international audience. Rebekah and fellow College student William have been in front of the camera signing for an education film that will be viewed by thousands of […]
Mar 10, 2017
We teach Deaf awareness at The Maynard girls school
Pupils at an Exeter sixth form have been exploring how to communicate with Deaf people thanks to Jaz Burrows, a Communication Support Worker (CSW) at the Academy. Our CSW team run Deaf awareness sessions at schools and colleges across the South West as part of our outreach services. Jaz is visiting The Maynard School every […]
Mar 10, 2017
College student talent-spotted by Savile Row
One of Britain’s top tailors has talent-spotted one of our Foundation Learning (FL) students who hopes to launch her own fashion design business. College student Chloe has been invited by Savile Row in London, home to the world’s finest tailors. Chloe will visit their prestigious headquarters, view a photography shoot and meet their expert designers. Our staff […]
Mar 10, 2017
Students show grit determination for Escot Mud Run
Our Deaf Student Care Worker Tony, has challenged students to test their grit determination and physical endurance by training them for the Escot Mud Run, held at Escot Park near Honiton, on Saturday 25 March. Tony with a team of students have entered the Escot Mud Run to raise money for the Academy’s New Build. In […]
Mar 10, 2017
Mandy Haberman visits us
Famous inventor, entrepreneur and lovely person Mandy Haberman visited us in February. She made time to visit us to give a talk to our College students about her invention, the ‘Anywayup Cup’ she invented in the 1990s. She shared her story about how she became an inventor and answered lots of questions. The students were very […]