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Aveley Children's Centre

Stifford Road, Aveley, Essex, RM15 4AA

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include children's, children's and parent welfare, and family support services.

Location

  • The venue is situated within the centre of the area.
  • This venue is situated in Aveley.
  • The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
  • There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest mainline station is Ockendon.

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • The car park is located to the right of the venue.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
    • There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 239cm x 460cm (7ft 10in x 15ft 1in).
    • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the Children's Centre Entrance.
    • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 32m (34yd 2ft) from the Children's Centre 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 between the car park and the venue.
    • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
    • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.

Entrance

  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • Entrance View
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 150cm (4ft 11in).
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 82cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located leading to the door threshold.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • Comments View
    • There is an exit button at a height of 112cm.

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service(s).
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The system is a fixed loop.
  • Staff are trained to use the system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 14/06/2024.
  • The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
  • Comments View
    • There are manual doors in some corridors.
    • There are sofas and seats with no armrests by the reception area.

Reception

  • The desk/counter is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the entrance.
  • There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
  • The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
  • The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The type of system is a fixed loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is signed.
  • Staff are trained to use the system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 14/06/2024.
  • The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.

Family Room

  • There is a room dedicated for family use located to the left after reception.
  • The door has a width of 78cm and opens inwards (push).
  • The family room has tables that range in height between 40cm to 73cm.
  • There are chairs with and without armrests and a sofa.
  • There is a kitchen with work surfaces at a height of 90cm.
  • The kitchen has a washing machine, oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher and a kettle for users of the service.

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 to the right after reception.
    • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 28m (30yd 1ft) from the entrance.
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
    • Lighting levels in the shared toilets are moderate to good.
  • Baby Change Facilities View
    • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
    • Baby change facilities are located within the standard shared toilet.
    • The height of the baby change table once extended is 80cm (2ft 7in).
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.

Additional Info

  • Documents are not available in Braille.
  • Documents can be requested in large print.
  • A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
  • This service cannot be requested.
  • Home visits / services are not available.