Dec 11, 2024
Pathfinder students join Exmouth community Christmas initiative
Our Pathfinder’s class joined the Exmouth Open Door Centre’s Bags of Hope campaign, to spread kindness this Christmas. The initiative helps to ensure no one in the community is forgotten during the festive season. Participants filled tote bags with essential items such as toiletries, as well as small treats and a hand-written message. The packages […]
Oct 11, 2024
The Deaf Academy’s puffin road crossing appeal featured on ITV News (with BSL)
The Deaf Academy’s fundraising campaign for the puffin road crossing featured on ITV news! Our students and staff were wonderful in explaining why it is so important to have this crossing, to ensure we can all cross safely. We need to raise £30,000 towards the cost of this crossing, with the local council paying £70,000. […]
Oct 9, 2024
2024 Annual Newsletter (with BSL)
Sep 18, 2024
Students at the Deaf Academy Celebrate Prestigious Eco-School’s Green Flag Award (with BSL)
Jul 4, 2024
Deaf Academy student delivers inspiring speech at learning difficulty and disability conference
Jun 21, 2024
The Deaf Academy Celebrates a Further Good Ofsted Rating (with BSL)
Jun 12, 2024
Deaf Academy launches fundraising appeal for safe road crossing (with BSL)
Jun 5, 2024
The Deaf Academy wins a prestigious award for accessibility at Devon County Show
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 […]
May 24, 2024
Deaf Academy student becomes first person to sign a speech at Buckingham Palace
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 […]