Deaf educator and British Sign Language (BSL) advocate Alexia Lumley is one of the top tutors at Hammersmith & Fulham's Macbeth Centre.
With a lifelong connection to BSL and years of teaching experience, Alexia is passionate about helping her students gain new skills and understand the importance of inclusivity.
Cllr Alex Sanderson, Deputy Leader of H&F, said:
What Alexia brings to the Macbeth Centre is exactly what makes it so special – brilliant teaching, a love of community, and a real commitment to inclusion. We're so proud to have tutors like her. Learning here isn't just about gaining a qualification – it's about making H&F a stronger, kinder place to live for everyone."
Decades of experience
"I grew up learning BSL and Sign Supported English through my Deaf school," explained Alexia, who is Deaf. "My teaching journey began when I set up a BSL club at a mainstream primary school to teach students basic signs. I quickly realised how much I loved teaching – and that it was my true calling."
This passion led her to complete Sign Language Teacher Training, and since then she's taught everywhere from schools and hospitals to refugee centres, mental health services and even worked with VoluntEars – an organisation that supports Deaf people through overseas volunteering.
Alexia's classes are interactive, visual and welcoming for all levels. This year, she's teaching Introduction to BSL and BSL Level 1 courses – find her classes here.
"I love seeing my students go from having no signing experience to confidently communicating by the end of the course," she added.
Alexia also features in a powerful documentary which highlights the Deaf experience in Britain. Produced by her sister, Saskia Lumley, you can watch it on the Sky News Youtube channel:
Video on the Sky News Youtube Channel, "What is it like to be deaf in the UK?"
Early bird discount
This year, the Macbeth Centre is celebrating 150-years of education with a brand new and improved curriculum, led by passionate expert tutors like Alexia.
Sign up online now or call 020 8753 3600 to enrol for our September term.
Book before Sunday 31 August to get 10% off* selected courses.
Watch this space – as next year, we're expanding to a new campus at EdCity adding cutting-edge STEM3 subjects to our lineup.
*Terms and conditions apply. Excludes accredited, Agewell and SEN courses.
