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Introduction

Services / facilities within the building include maths & English tuition, creative writing, creative maths classes, verbal and non-verbal entrance exams and Succeed in Secondary' for years 6, 7, 8 and 9.

Location

There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest National Rail station is Barking.
The nearest underground station is Upney.

Opening Times

For up to date opening times please click here.

Parking

Photos

The venue does not have its own car park.

Public Car Parks View
- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Vicarage Field Shopping Centre.
- The car park is located on Ripple Road.
On Street Blue Badge Parking View
- On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
- The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 225cm x 530cm (7ft 5in x 17ft 5in).
- On street Blue Badge parking is located in Clockhouse Avenue.
On Street Standard Parking View
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
Comments View
- Car Park Opening Times & Tariffs;
- Monday - Saturday 08:00-19:30
- Sunday 10:30-17:30
- 1 Hour £1.40
- 2 Hours £2.00
- 3 Hours £3.00
- 4 Hours £4.00
- 5 Hours £5.00
- 6 Hours £7.20
- 12 Hours £15.00
- Overnight £20.00.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

Entrance View
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm.
Comments View
- The second photograph shows a gate which is built into the reception desk that you must pass through after entering the main entrance to gain access to the venue.
- The gate opens away from you, is single, light and 88cm wide.

Reception

The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
The lighting levels are bright.
There is not a hearing assistance system.

Inside Access

Photos

There is level access to the service(s).
This venue does not play background music.
Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
The lighting levels are bright.

Standard Toilet(s)

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located at the rear of the venue.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are bright.

Accessible Toilet

Accessible toilet facilities are available.

Location and Access View
- There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located at the rear of the venue.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
Features and Dimensions View
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 148cm x 220cm (4ft 10in x 7ft 3in).
- There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is push.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
Position of Fixtures View
- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 106cm (3ft 6in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 76cm (2ft 6in).
Colour Contrast and Lighting View
- The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Comments View
- The accessible toilet is also used as a staff facility.