Access Guide
Opening Times
- Monday 08:45 - 15:15.
- Tuesday 08:45 - 15:15.
- Wednesday 08:45 - 15:15.
- Thursday 08:45 - 15:15.
- Friday 08:45 - 15:15.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
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- For details of any breakfast or after school clubs, please contact the School.
Location
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Ockendon.
Parking (Staff and Blue Badge)
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- 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 350cm x 540cm (11ft 6in x 17ft 9in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 26m (28yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) 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 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.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- There is a dropped kerb followed by a moderate slope leading down from the parking area to the entrance (photograph 3).
- There are automatic gates at the car park entrance (photograph 4).
- The gates are operated by key code or intercom.
- The intercom could be reached by a vehicle driver.
Outside Access (Gate Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on Garron Lane.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 105cm (3ft 5in).
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Comments
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- There is a child-safe push button to exit which is 150cm high.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the School.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 130cm (4ft 3in).
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 124cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located on the path leading to the Main Entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
Outside Access (Pupil Entrance - Ground Floor Classrooms)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the side of the building, within the playground.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 84cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located directly in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
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Comments
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- There are several identical entrances to the ground floor classrooms.
Outside Access (Pupil Entrance - First Floor Classrooms)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the side of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 145cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located directly in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
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Comments
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- There are two identical entrances to the first floor classrooms.
Outside Access (Reception Class Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear playground, reached by the rear gate.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 158cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Comments
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- To exit by this entrance there is a door release button.
- The button is 133cm from the floor.
Outside Access (Multi Use Games Arena Gate)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the left of the School Car Park Entrance.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 139cm (4ft 7in).
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 150cm.
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Comments
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- This entrance allows access to the Multi Use Games Arena without having to enter the school grounds.
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 high (110cm+).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- There is fixed seating without armrests in the foyer opposite the reception desk.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are good.
Eating and Drinking (Dining Hall)
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the Dining Room Entrance.
- The standard height for tables is 59cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Menus are wall only.
- Picture menus are available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
Multi Use Games Arena
- The Multi Use Games Arena is an all-weather artificial sports surface.
- The Arena is accessible by several paths from the School, including a low-gradient tarmac slope and a shorter rough path.
- The Arena can be hired and is also accessible directly from the Multi Use Games Arena Gate, so hirers do not need to enter the school grounds.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are good.
Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 45m (49yd 8in) from the Main Entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located towards the rear of the building, near the Key Stage 1 classrooms.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared 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 is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 170cm (4ft 11in x 5ft 7in).
- 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 78cm (2ft 7in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is 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 48cm (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 not a toilet roll holder.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 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 good.
Standard Toilet(s) (Pupil)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the ground floor.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the Main Entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.
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Comments
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- There are additional standard toilets for pupils located throughout the School.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is normally on duty.
- Staff are trained to BSL level (unknown at time of research).