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The Deaf Academy is delighted to announce plans for a comprehensive feasibility study for Mount Radford Lawn in Exeter – to potentially be transformed into a multi-functioning, multi-use space that meets the needs of the wide-ranging community. Mount Radford Lawn is an unused parcel of Urban Green Space in St Leonards, Exeter, which is owned […]

Care Worker Alex Scarlatt has won a coveted National Care Award in recognition of her commitment to supporting young people at our Academy. Alex, 33, who is profoundly Deaf, joined the Academy’s residential care team in 2022. She was presented the award for Best Newcomer of the Year by television presenter Rylan Clark at Birmingham’s […]

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 […]