Oct 4, 2022
Become one of our next governors or trustees – now closed to applications
Do you want to play a part in making a difference to the lives of deaf children and deaf young adults? Can you help us as a Charity in our development, expansion and diversification? Now closed to applications Why not consider becoming one of our governors or trustees as we look to strengthen our Charity’s […]
Aug 31, 2022
Summer Academy News, Graduation and Awards ceremony
Jul 19, 2022
Students enjoy a taste of the world of work
Students from The Deaf Academy have been enjoying a taste of the world of work thanks to the support of local businesses. A range of placements were arranged for the young people, as well as career-related talks and a tour of Exeter College. Staff from Devon Air Ambulance visited the campus to deliver a talk […]
Jul 6, 2022
Teachers and experts join forces for major new research network to support deaf children’s achievement at school
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 […]
Jul 4, 2022
Students take part in Quirk Theatre’s Mary the Pigeon project
Our students enjoyed taking part in Quirk Theatre’s Mary the Pigeon painting and collage workshops. The workshops are being run as part of Quirk Theatre’s Arts Council funded Mary the Pigeon project. The sessions were led by Lead Artist, Rosie Race and assisted by Simon Hall and Ruth Oakley. “We have been positively blown away […]
Jun 22, 2022
Fantastic day at Exmouth Pride
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 […]
Jun 20, 2022
Prestigious highly commended award for Deaf Academy teaching assistant Nikki
There were celebrations for the Deaf Academy, as teaching assistant Nikki James (pictured centre above) received a highly commended award in the Teaching Assistant of the Year category at the prestigious TES Schools Awards 2022. For 2022, the TES Schools Awards brought together both the awards for state and independent schools to create one combined […]
Jun 16, 2022
Recruitment open morning
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 […]
May 3, 2022