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Overview

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• About View
  • This is an alternative provision school for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
  • View information on opening times.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • There is not a public car park nearby.
  • There is on-street standard parking.
  • The nearest train station is Tilbury Town.
  • This station has step-free access.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free access via a slight slope at the most accessible entrance.
  • The most accessible entrance is also the main entrance.
  • There is 1 other entrance.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the other entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
  • Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
  • All doors require a key card to pass through.
  • All key card readers are placed at a height of 121cm.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • Seating is available.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is a designated safe space which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • The designated safe space is located in the Sensory Room.
  • The alternative formats documents can be provided in include: large print (on request).
  • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
  • The toilets with adaptations are located to the right as you enter the building through the main entrance; and to the right as you enter the building through the student entrance.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • Gender neutral step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the right as you enter the building through the student entrance.

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Parking

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• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
• Public Parking View
  • On-street standard parking is available.
  • Standard on-street parking is available immediately outside the school, on North View Avenue and Mulberry Way.

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Access Points and Turnstiles (Site Access Gate)

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• Access Point View
  • This access point is located at the front of the school, on North View Avenue.
  • The access point is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the access point.
  • There is a single gate at this access point.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 133cm.
  • The gate opens away from you.
  • The gate is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • The gate has a low colour contrast.

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Entrance (Main Entrance)

• This entrance is located at the front of the school, diagonally to the right as you enter the site through the access gate.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via a slope at the entrance.
• The slope has a slight gradient.
• There is an intercom at a height of 138cm.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 122cm.
• There are double manual doors.
• The doors open away from you.
• The doors require effort to open.
• One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
• The locked door can be opened on request.
• The width of the opening is 74cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a high colour contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 121cm.

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Reception (Main Reception)

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• Location View
  • The reception is located immediately on the right, as you enter through the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 1m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access to the reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 92cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has screens which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: sofas.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

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Entrance (Student Entrance)

• This entrance is located at the front of the school, ahead and on the left as you enter the site through the access gate.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via a slope at the entrance.
• The slope has a slight gradient.
• There is an intercom at a height of 133cm.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 116cm.
• There is a single manual door.
• The door opens towards you.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 75cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a high colour contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 121cm.

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Reception (Student Reception)

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• Location View
  • The reception is located immediately on the right, as you enter through the student entrance.
  • The distance from the student entrance is 1m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • This route has narrow walkways.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access to the reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 97cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has screens which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free level access throughout walkways.
• Circulation View
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
  • Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
  • There may be background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Room (Classroom)

• The room is located ahead and on the right, as you enter the school through the student entrance.
• The distance from the student entrance is 13m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
• This route has narrow walkways.
• There is no signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 121cm.
• There is a single manual door.
• The door opens away from you.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 72cm.
• The door has a high colour contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 121cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests and riser recliner chairs.
• Furniture available in this room includes: tables and desks.
• None of the tables and desks are fixed.
• The surface height of some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm, a television with subtitles and a wash basin.
• There may be background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There are multiple similar classrooms throughout the school.

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Room (Meeting Room)

• The room is located to the right and straight ahead, as you enter through the main entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance is 14m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
• This route has narrow walkways.
• There is no signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 121cm.
• There is a single manual door.
• The door opens away from you.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 75cm.
• The door has a high colour contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 121cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests and riser recliner chairs.
• Furniture available in this room includes: tables and desks.
• None of the tables and desks are fixed.
• The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm, a television with subtitles, a water dispenser and a wash basin.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Room (Sensory Room)

• The room is located to the right and then on the left, as you enter the school through the student entrance.
• The distance from the student entrance is 7m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
• This route has narrow walkways.
• There is no signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 121cm.
• There is a single manual door.
• The door opens away from you.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 75cm.
• The door has a high colour contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 121cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm and a play area.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Outdoor Spaces

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• About View
  • The following is available in this area: a playground, a grassed play area and sports courts.
• Getting Around View
  • There are surfaced footpaths throughout.
  • Surfaced footpaths consist of: rubber tarmac.
  • The majority of the surfaced footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is no signage in this area.
  • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Main Reception - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the right as you enter the building through the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 8m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • This route has narrow walkways.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 146cm (width) x 244cm (depth).
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 64cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 106cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a low colour contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 151cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 99cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Student - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the right as you enter through the student entrance.
  • The distance from the student entrance is 8m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
  • This route has narrow walkways.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 83cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 145cm (width) x 194cm (depth).
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 65cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 100cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 91cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is no mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.