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2020 Changes

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

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COVID-19 Information

• The information in this section was taken in November 2020.
• There is a member of staff available at the entrance.
• There is hand sanitiser available at the entrance.
• The hand sanitisers are wall mounted.
• Hand sanitisers are available inside the venue.
• There is a Track and Trace system in place.
• There is a one-way system throughout.
• The one-way system is clearly marked/signed.
• There is clear signage inside to help with social distancing.
• There are protective clear screens located at tills/counters.
• Toilets are available.

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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include classrooms and a sports hall.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include the Pavilion building including classrooms and changing rooms and sports pitches.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Stanford-le-Hope.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located at the front of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to 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 225cm x 420cm (7ft 5in x 13ft 9in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 32m (34yd 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 concrete.
  • 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
  • There are also two larger Blue Badge bays at the far end of the driveway, near to the Pavilion building.

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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.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 165cm (5ft 5in).

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is easy.
• 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 the right going up.

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Reception (Main)

• The desk/counter is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• The lighting levels are medium.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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Outside Access (Exit 1)

• 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 105cm (3ft 5in).

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• Comments View
  • This entrance is used by pupils.
  • There are 6 other similar entrances into the main school building and ramped entrances into the other school buildings.
  • The Drama Studio, 6th Form Common Room and Support Room are all accessed by steps (photograph 2).

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Level Change (Exit 1)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is moderate.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a headset.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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• Comments View
  • St Clere's School has specialist units for hearing impaired and visually impaired students.
  • Hearing impaired pupils who require hearing assistance are provided with headsets, and the teacher would use a microphone.
  • Photograph 1 shows the main hall, which is also used as a dining hall.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • 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 medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the Science corridor.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
• The lift is approximately 37m (40yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 79cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 130cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 3in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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• Comments View
  • A key from reception is required to operate this lift.

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Library

• This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
• This library does not have a regular supply of books in large print.
• This library does not have a regular supply of books in audio format.
• There is not an ordering service.
• The library does have computers with accessible software.
• Auxiliary aids are not available for computer users.

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• Comments View
  • The terminals in the library have Successmaker software loaded.
  • The library is located on the first floor.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 68m (74yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the Visual Impairment (VI) Unit, at the end of the Science corridor on the ground floor.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 157cm x 230cm (5ft 2in x 7ft 7in).
  • There is 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 both sides.
  • The lateral transfer space is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • There is a flush 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 not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 56cm (1ft 10in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 108cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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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 to the right just past reception as you enter.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There are similar toilets in the same location on the first floor and on the lower ground floor of the Pavilion building.

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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 just inside the Science corridor.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) 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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Level Change (Sports Hall)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located at the entrance to the hall.
• The ramp/slope is moderate.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located just past reception.
• There is/are 9 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
• The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
• There is a lift to access this area/service.
• The lift does bypass the step(s).

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Lift (Sports Hall)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on the steps leading to the sport hall.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The lift is approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the main entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The dimensions of the lift are 77cm x 98cm (2ft 6in x 3ft 3in).
• 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.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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• Comments View
  • A key from reception is required to operate this lift.

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Standard Changing Room

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Exit 1.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 48m (52yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the gym.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located opposite the gym.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).

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• Comments View
  • There are further standard changing rooms on the ground floor of the pavilion building.

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Standard Shower

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the standard changing rooms.
• There is not level access to the shower facilities.
• The shower cubicle(s) / area is / are accessed via a medium step.

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Outside Access (Pavilion - Lower Ground Floor)

• This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building, to the left as you approach the building from the car park gate.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).

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• Comments View
  • The Pavilion building is set into a slope.
  • This entrance is directly to the lower ground floor level, for the changing rooms.

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Level Change (Pavilion - Lower Ground Floor)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is steep.

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Outside Access (Upper Ground Floor)

• This information is for the entrance located to the right of the building, facing the sports pitches.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).

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• Comments View
  • This entrance is from the terrace overlooking the pitches.
  • It opens directly into a classroom.

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Level Change (Upper Ground Floor)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is easy.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on the right going up.
• 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 3 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

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Other Floors (Pavilion)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are lower ground floor and upper ground floor.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Lift (Pavilion)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right as you enter the building from the lower ground floor entrance.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are lower ground floor and upper ground floor.
• The lift is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the lower ground floor entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 140cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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• Comments View
  • The lift is currently kept locked.
  • The key is available from staff in the office off the lift / stair lobby.

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Accessible Toilet (Upper Ground Floor)

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the upper ground floor, to the left as you exit the lift.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 220cm (6ft 7in x 7ft 3in).
  • There is 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 110cm (3ft 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 not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are clinical waste and sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • 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 a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 84cm (2ft 9in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • There is a further accessible toilet off the lower ground floor corridor in the changing rooms.

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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.