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2020 Changes

• AccessAble are aware that there have been changes to this Access Guide. Our surveyors will revisit the venue to update the information as soon as possible, subject to Government restrictions.

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Introduction

• Related link Quarry Hill Academy - Upper School.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/thurrock/thurrock-council/access-guides/quarry-hill-academy-upper-school

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• Comments View
  • Quarry Hill Academy was created when the former separate Infant and Junior schools amalgamated. The lower school contains the Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 classes.
  • Please see the guide to the Quarry Hill Academy - Upper School for details of the Key Stage 2 Classes.

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:30 - 16:30.
• Tuesday 08:30 - 16:30.
• Wednesday 08:30 - 16:30.
• Thursday 08:30 - 16:30.
• Friday 08:30 - 16:30.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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• Comments View
  • For details of any breakfast or after school clubs, please contact the school.

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Location

• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Grays.

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Parking (Staff)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the front of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There is/are 0 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • 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.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • Parents are generally not permitted to bring cars into the car park.
  • Arrangements can be made for any person with mobility issues.
  • The car park is generally full.
  • On-street parking in the area is restricted to residents only.
  • There are some on-street pay and display bays on Dell Road about 100m from the school.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.

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• Second set of doors View
  • The automatic doors are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 102cm (3ft 4in).

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located to the left as you face the entrance.
• There is/are 4 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

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Outside Access (Pupil Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).

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• Comments View
  • There are several identical pupil entrances located around the school.

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Level Change (Pupil Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 135cm (4ft 5in).

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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 does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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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 bright.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the side of the main hall.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The lift is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The dimensions of the lift are 90cm x 110cm (2ft 11in x 3ft 7in).
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.

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• Comments View
  • The lift overcomes the steps at either end of the hall.

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Changing Places (Partial)

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• Location and access View
  • The facility is located at the rear of the building.
  • The facility is approximately 42m (45yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is level access to the facility.
• Dimensions and features View
  • You do not need a key for the facility.
  • The dimensions of the facility are 250cm x 195cm (8ft 2in x 6ft 5in).
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 160cm (5ft 3in).
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 65cm (2ft 2in).
  • Wall mounted grab rails are not available.
  • Drop down rails are provided.
  • As you face the toilet the drop down rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The type of wash basin is adjustable.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are not available at the wash basin.
  • Disposal facilities are not available.
  • A privacy screen is not 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.
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  • The changing bench is electronically height adjustable.
  • This is an L-shaped room and there is not sufficient turning space for a wheelchair.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are not accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Pupil)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the side of the building.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the pupil entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • There are additional standard toilets for pupils located throughout the school.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Staff)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the rear of reception.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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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 3.