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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include teaching areas, a pool, fitness room, sports hall, multi purpose hall and a boardroom.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include a playground and ball court.

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• Comments View
  • Charlton Park Academy is an 11-18 community special school for pupils with special educational needs.
  • The school also has a small residential unit, not covered in this survey.
  • Out of school hours, the facilities may be used for after-school and holiday clubs.
  • Facilities may also be available to hire by outside groups, such as for conferences or private swimming tuition.
  • The pool and sports hall changing rooms were in use on the day of our visit and it was not possible to fully survey or to photograph these areas.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the area.
• This venue is situated in Charlton.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Charlton.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park is at the side and front of the building.
  • There are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 300cm x 400cm (9ft 10in x 13ft 1in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 70m (76yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located outside the main entrance.
• Comments View
  • The entrance to the car park is from Cemetery Lane, with the exit onto Charlton Park Road.
  • There is a minibus unloading area where minibuses can reverse up to a raised platform for passengers to get at entrance level.
  • There are moderate slopes within the car park.

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Outside Access (Pedestrian Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on Charlton Park Road, next to the vehicle exit.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.

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Level Change (Pedestrian Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located after the entrance towards the main entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on the right going up.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 100cm (3ft 3in).

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• Comments View
  • This slope is bypassed if parking within the car park.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the Charlton Park Road end of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in) wide.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located left of the main entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on the right going up.
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located from the car park to the right of the entrance.
• There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The steps are deep.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

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Outside Access (Alternative Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the Cemetery Road end of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 172cm (5ft 8in) wide.

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• Comments View
  • This entrance is not used in normal school hours, but could be used out of hours for hirers or to give access to the conference/ board room, bypassing most of the school interior.

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Level Change (Alternative Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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Reception

• The desk is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is medium height.
• The desk does not have a lowered section.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service.
• The lighting levels are adjustable.

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• Comments View
  • The multi-purpose hall (picture 1) has a sprung floor and lighting for theatre/ dance use.
  • Ceiling track hoists cover all the central area of the hall.
  • Picture 2 shows the sports hall.
  • The boardroom/ conference room (picture 3) has an interactive whiteboard.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located near to the sports hall and boardroom.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
• The lift is 50m (54yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 95cm (3ft 1in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 230cm (4ft 7in x 7ft 7in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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• Comments View
  • Out of school hours, room hirers would be provided with an electronic fob to operate the lift.

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Level Change (Fitness Suite Corridor)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading from the main foyer towards the fitness suite.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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Level Change (Route to Sports Hall)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in the main corridor, leading to the sports hall.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located to the right of the ramp.
• There is / are 2 step(s) to the area / service.
• The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

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Swimming Pool

• There is level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
• There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
• There is a wet side chair available.
• There is a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
• There are steps into the swimming pool.
• There are 6 steps.

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• Comments View
  • There is a ceiling track hoist which covers the pool and poolside areas.

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Accessible Changing Room (Swimming Pool)

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing rooms are located off the lobby leading to the poolside.
• The accessible changing room is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The accessible changing room is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the swimming pool.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 280cm x 280cm (9ft 2in x 9ft 2in).
• The facilities available in the accessible changing room are a wheel in shower, a changing table, and a manual hoist.

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  • There are two similar changing rooms which may be used as communal changing rooms.
  • It was not possible to obtain a photograph at the time of the survey.

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Fitness Suite

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located at the west end of the ground floor.
  • The fitness suite is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is not step free access to the fitness suite.
  • There are doors into the fitness suite.
  • The doors open away from you (push).
  • The doors are single.
  • The doors are light.
  • The opening is 87cm wide.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
  • Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes rowing machine, weights.
  • A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.
• Comments View
  • The room includes a small adjustable climbing wall.

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Outside Access (Access to Playground)

• This information is for the entrance located from the main corridor to the playground.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in) wide.

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Changing Places

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• Location and access View
  • The facility is located in the south area of the school.
  • The facility is 40m (43yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is level access to the facility.
• Dimensions and features View
  • You do need a key for the facility.
  • It is not a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from staff.
  • The dimensions of the facility are 470cm x 470cm (15ft 5in x 15ft 5in).
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The facility changing bench is free standing.
  • The length of the bench is 170cm (5ft 7in).
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
  • The overhead hoist covers all areas in cubicle.
  • The sling is attached to the hoist by hook.
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • Drop down rails are provided.
  • As you face the toilet the drop down rails are on both sides.
  • The type of sink is fixed.
  • Wall mounted hand rails are available at the sink.
  • As you face the sink, rails are available on both sides.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • A privacy screen is available.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
  • The facility has a non slip floor.
  • A functioning emergency alarm is not available.
  • No emergency alarm is fitted in the cubicle.
• Comments View
  • The facility described is the female changing place.
  • There is a similar facility next to this for males (picture 3).
  • Please note that these facilities would not normally be available outside school hours without special arrangement.

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Accessible Shower (Changing Place)

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The showers are located in the changing place.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head and a shower chair.
• Other facilities available are an adjustable bench and ceiling track hoist.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • There are also wheel-in showers available in the swimming pool changing rooms.

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Standard Changing Room (Sports Hall)

• The standard changing rooms are located directly off the sports hall.
• There is level access to the standard changing rooms.

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  • There are separate male and female changing rooms.
  • It was not possible to obtain a photograph at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 70m (76yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located next to the sports hall.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door weight is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 220cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
  • There is 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
  • It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There are mirrors.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the sink is 78cm (2ft 7in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
  • 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 medium.
• Comments View
  • There is a second accessible toilet opposite the one described.
  • This toilet has the transfer space to the right.
  • There are several further accessible toilets throughout the building, on both ground and first floors.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located on the main corridor, next to the changing places facility.
  • The female and male toilets are 40m (43yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
• Comments View
  • There are standard toilets in several locations around the building, including in the pool area and on the first floor.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are available in Braille.
• Documents are available in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is generally on duty.
• Staff are Text Relay aware.

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• Comments View
  • The pictures show part of the playground and garden area which includes a ball court and picnic benches.
  • Near the classrooms there is accessible play equipment, including a wheelchair accessible swing.