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Overview

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• About View
  • This is a secondary school.
  • Facilities available in the venue include: classrooms, a main hall, a sports hall, library, a dance studio, a drama studio, a fitness suite, a music/singing practice room, the hub, standard changing rooms, a changing place, toilets with adaptations and standard toilets.
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• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • There is a drop-off point.
  • The nearest train station is Grays.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • The ground, first and second floors can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.
  • There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair.
  • British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
  • Documents are available in the following formats: Braille (on request), large print (on request) and different languages (on request).
  • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
  • Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 9 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on each floor.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • Ambulant toilet facilities are located within the male and female standard toilets on each floor.
  • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located on each floor.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • The Changing Places toilet facilities are located on the ground floor.
  • Standard changing facilities are located on the ground floor.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located within the toilets with adaptations on the ground floor.
  • Standard shower facilities are located within the standard changing rooms.

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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located off Stanford Road.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 475cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 28m from the main entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access and bollards.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for staff, visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
  • There are 7 electric vehicle charging points.
  • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 227cm (width) x 460cm (depth).
  • The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The charging points require an app.
  • There are 2 electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
  • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay designated for Blue Badge holders are 230cm (width) x 475cm (depth).
  • The nozzle holster for the Blue Badge charging points is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The charging points designated for Blue Badge holders require an app.
  • The nearest Blue Badge charging point is 35m from the main entrance.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop-off point available.
  • The designated drop-off point is located in front of the main entrance.

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Access Point (Pedestrian Access)

• This access point is located off Stanford Road.
• The access point is clearly signed.
• Assistance is not available at the access point.
• There is step-free access via slope.
• The slope has a slight gradient.
• There is an intercom at a height of 116cm.
• There is a single manual gate.
• The gate opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 200cm.
• The gate has a low visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 115cm.
• There is step-free access via a very easy slope as you enter.

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Entrance (Main)

• This entrance is located at the front of the venue.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is an intercom at a height of 117cm.
• The intercom is located in between the two sets of doors.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 170cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 110cm.
• There is a second set of double manual doors.
• The second set of doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 174cm.
• The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Entrance (Community)

• This entrance is located at the front of venue, on the right hand side.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is an intercom at a height of 117cm.
• The intercom is located in between the two sets of doors.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 170cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 113cm.
• There is a second set of double manual doors.
• The second set of doors open away from you.
• The width of the opening is 172cm.
• The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Reception

• The reception is located to the left from the main entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance is 2m.
• There is step-free level access to the reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 99cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 74cm.
• The reception has glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
• There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
• The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
• The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 91cm to 100cm from the floor.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
• There is 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: chairs without armrests.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
• Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
• There is no (or very little) background noise.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
• The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
• Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located to the right from the main entrance, in the centre of the venue.
• The distance from the main entrance is 10m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
• The ground, first and second floors are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a high visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 90cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 107cm (width) x 145cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

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Stairs

• The stairs surveyed are located on the right hand side of the venue.
• There are permanently held open doors to access the stairwell.
• The ground, first and second floors can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 15cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
• There are two other similar sets of stairs within the venue.

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Standard Changing Room

• The changing room surveyed is located on the ground floor, ahead from the community entrance.
• The distance from the community entrance is 4m.
• The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
• There is step-free level access into the changing room.
• The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
• The width of the door opening is 86cm.
• Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• Facilities in the changing room include: a toilet, a wash basin and a dry seat for changing.
• The wash basin has a push tap.
• The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
• Additional features include: a mirror, coat hooks and a hand dryer.
• The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
• The changing room has a sanitary bin.
• There is a fixed height shower head.
• The shower controls are lever mixer.
• There is no shower seat.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Changing Places (Transfer Both Sides)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located on the ground floor, to the left from the community entrance.
  • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
  • The distance from the community entrance is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • A key is required for access to this facility.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • The dimensions of the facility are 290cm (width) x 390cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
• Toilet Details View
  • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet.
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 245cm.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 100cm.
  • There is a push button flush on the wall above the cistern.
  • The toilet seat is 50cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 87cm from the floor.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The changing bench is free standing at a fixed height.
  • The length of the changing bench is 180cm.
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
• Shower Details View
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • There is a grab rail for the shower.
  • The shower grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
• Other Facilities View
  • There is a fixed height wash basin.
  • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 96cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • A wide paper roll dispenser is not available.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 93cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The facility has a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, to the left from the community entrance.
  • The distance from the community entrance is 7m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 260cm (width) x 240cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 190cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a push button flush on the wall above the cistern.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 108cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 93cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • The height of the flip down shower seat is 48cm.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, to the left from the community entrance.
  • The distance from the community entrance is 6m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 260cm (width) x 240cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 190cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a push button flush on the wall above the cistern.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 107cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 98cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 94cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • The height of the flip down shower seat is 55cm.

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Outdoor Spaces

• The following is available in this area: a playground, a grassed play area and sports pitches.
• Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac, artificial grass and compact earth.
• There are footpaths throughout.
• The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.