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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Tilbury Town.

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Opening Times

• Monday 07:30 - 16:15.
• Tuesday 07:30 - 16:15.
• Wednesday 07:30 - 16:15.
• Thursday 07:30 - 16:15.
• Friday 07:30 - 16:15.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Parking (Staff and Visitor Parking)

• The venue does have its own parking facilities.
• The car park is located in front of the venue.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• The car park does not have a barrier control system.
• The car park surface is tarmac.
• There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
• The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
• There is/are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 230cm x 473cm (7ft 7in x 15ft 6in).
• There is a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
• Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
• All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
• There are no parking charges for 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 entrance is not clearly visible from the car park.
• The route from the car park to the entrance is not clearly signposted.
• The surface on the approach to the entrance is tarmac and block paving.
• There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
• The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 45m (49yd 8in) from the main entrance.
• There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).

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Entrance (Pedestrian Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located off Dickens Avenue.
• The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
• There is step-free access at this entrance.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
• The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
• There is not a bell/buzzer.
• There is an intercom.
• The height of the intercom is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
• The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
• The width of the door opening is 115cm.

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• Comments View
  • The exit button is 145cm high.

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Entrance (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
• There is step-free access at this entrance.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
• There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
• The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
• There is not a bell/buzzer.
• There is not an intercom.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The width of the door opening is 113cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• There is a second set of doors.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
• The door(s) is/are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 96cm.

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• Comments View
  • There is also a single door to the right as you enter the first main entrance door that gives access to the years 5 and 6 area.
    
  • It is heavy, opens away from you and is 94cm wide.
    
  • There is a hand sanitiser at the main entrance. It is 84cm high.

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Entrance (Annexe Building Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the side of the Annexe Building.
• The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
• There is step-free access at this entrance.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
• There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
• The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
• There is not a bell/buzzer.
• There is not an intercom.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
• The door(s) is/are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 79cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• There is a second set of doors.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
• The door(s) is/are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 150cm.
• The ramp/slope is located either side and in front of the 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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Reception (New Building)

• The reception point is located in front of you as you enter.
• The reception point is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
• The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step-free access to the reception point.
• There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
• There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
• The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
• The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
• The height of the reception counter is high (110cm+).
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
• There is a lowered section of the counter.
• The height of the lowered section at the counter is 75cm.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
• There is a clear knee recess beneath the lowered section of the counter.
• The counter is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
• There is a touch screen.
• Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are not provided in the reception area.
• The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet.
• There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
• Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
• The seats do not have armrests.
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.

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  • The signing in and out touch screen has controls at a maximum height of 114cm.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free access throughout the building.
• There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
• The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet and vinyl.
• There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
• Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
• There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
• There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
• The lighting levels are varied.
• Access to other floors/levels is via stairs and lift.
• Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• This venue does not play background music in public areas.
• There is not a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.

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Outdoor Facilities

• The following outdoor facilities are available: a playground, a sports pitch and a grassed play area.
• The routes to the outdoor facilities for the students are at least 150cm wide.
• Routes to the outdoor facilities are uneven due to the natural landscape.
• The outdoor facilities are located at the rear of the school and are accessed via a tarmac path that runs down the side of the building.
• Surfaces for the facilities include: concrete or tarmac.
• There are fenced areas.
• The entrance to the fenced area is over 100cm wide.
• The gate is easy to open and has a high colour contrast with the fence.
• The landscape has a variety of accessible levels.

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Room(s)

• The room surveyed was 1A.
• 1A is located on the ground floor.
• There are multiple rooms on the ground and first floor all of a similar type to the room surveyed.
• There is not wayfinding signage on route to the room(s).
• Signage for the room(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
• The corridor/walkway outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
• There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
• There is step-free access into the room(s).
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single.
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
• The door may be difficult for some to open.
• The height of the speaker's desk/table is 72cm.
• The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
• This room has a television screen and a whiteboard.
• There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
• There is some fixed furniture within the room(s).
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 55cm.
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• There are some chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
• The type of flooring in the room(s) is carpet.
• There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
• Floor coverings in the room(s) are not even.
• There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
• The lighting levels are good.
• The other rooms were occupied at the time of survey.

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Dining Hall (New Building)

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• Location and Access View
  • The room surveyed was Refectory.
  • The refectory is located on the ground floor.
  • There is not wayfinding signage on route to the room(s).
  • Signage for the room(s) is not available in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
  • The corridor/walkway outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is step-free access to the refectory.
  • The door(s) may be difficult for some to open.
  • There are doors at the access point.
  • There is not a second set of doors.
  • The width of the door opening is 190cm.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• Eating and Drinking View
  • Food and/or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
  • Food and/or drinks can be brought to the table.
  • There is not a lowered section of the counter.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system .
  • This area does not play background music.
  • Light switches are between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • There is not a visual fire alarm beacon.
  • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl and wood.
  • There is flooring with a very shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • There is not a priority table for wheelchair users.
  • There is room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre throughout.
  • Adapted cutlery is not available.
  • Takeaway cutlery is available.
  • Takeaway cups are available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • Vending machines are not available.
  • Menus are not available in Braille.
  • Menus are not available in large print.
  • Picture menus are not available.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Other Floors (Main Corridor - New Building)

• Stairs can be used to access other floors.
• The stairs are for public use.
• The stairs are located along the ground floor corridor and to the left.
• The stairs are approximately 25m from the main entrance.
• Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
• There are manual, heavy, double doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
• The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
• There are 15+ steps between floors.
• The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
• The going of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
• The steps are not clearly marked.
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The steps have a handrail on both sides.
• Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
• Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• Handrails are easy to grip.
• Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
• There is a landing.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
• The lighting levels at the steps are good.

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Other Floors (Rear Stairs - New Building)

• Stairs can be used to access other floors.
• The stairs are for public use.
• The stairs are located along the ground floor corridor and to the left.
• The stairs are approximately 60m from the main entrance.
• Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
• There are manual, heavy, double doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
• The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
• There are 15+ steps between floors.
• The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
• The going of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
• The steps are not clearly marked.
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The steps have a handrail on both sides.
• Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
• Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• Handrails are easy to grip.
• Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
• There is a landing.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
• The lighting levels at the steps are good.

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Other Floors (Annexe Building)

• Stairs can be used to access other floors.
• The stairs are for staff only.
• The stairs are located along the main corridor and to the right.
• The stairs are approximately 40m from the annexe entrance.
• Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
• The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
• There are 15+ steps between floors.
• The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
• The going of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
• Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
• Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• Handrails are easy to grip.
• Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
• There is a landing.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
• The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.

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Lift (Main Corridor - New Building)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located along the ground floor corridor and to the left.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G,1.
• There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby on all floors.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do not contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• There is a medium colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate.
• There is a high colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall.
• The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 143cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 8in).
• There are no separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are good.

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Changing Places (Annexe Building)

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• Location and Access View
  • The facility is located in the annexe building at the end of the main corridor.
  • The facility is approximately 55m (60yd 5in) from the Annexe Building Entrance.
  • The facility is in addition to standard and accessible toilets.
  • The facility is not located close to other managed facilities (e.g. reception or service counter).
  • There is level access to the facility.
  • The facility surveyed is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • You do not need a key for the facility.
  • There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The width of the door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The ceiling height is at a minimum of 2.4m.
  • There is a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
  • The facility has a non-slip floor.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
• Toilet Details View
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on one side only.
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 400cm (13ft 1in).
  • Dropdown rails are provided.
  • As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on the right.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • As you face the toilet there are vertical grab rails on both sides.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a spatula flush.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 105cm.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the toilet seat and pan.
  • There is an emergency alarm for the toilet.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 185cm (6ft 1in).
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
  • The overhead hoist covers the changing bench and the toilet.
• Shower Details View
  • There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The adjustable shower head can be placed between 120cm and 140cm when mounted.
  • There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
  • The seat/chair is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the shower rails and wall.
  • There is not a vertical grab rail for the shower.
• Other Facilities View
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • The type of wash basin is adjustable.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
  • As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the wash basin grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser is not at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 101cm.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • The height of the hand dryer is 84cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser is not at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 125cm.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
  • There is not an emergency alarm for the facility.
  • There is not a coat hook.
  • There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • The lighting levels are low.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor Main Entrance - New Building)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter the ground floor corridor and then on the left.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 95cm.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 255cm x 300cm (8ft 4in x 9ft 10in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The toilet has a non-slip floor.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 140cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the right.
  • There is not a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 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).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 93cm (3ft 1in).
  • 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 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • Taps do not have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 95cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 92cm (3ft).
  • 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).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the toilet seat and the pan.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor Main Corridor - Right Hand Transfer - New Building)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located along the corridor and to the left.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 96cm.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 250cm x 180cm (8ft 2in x 5ft 11in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The toilet has a non-slip floor.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 127cm (4ft 2in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by disposal bins.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 142cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the left.
  • There is not a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a shelf next to the toilet.
  • The shelf is at a height of 44cm.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm (1ft 8in).
  • 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).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • 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 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • Taps do not have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 92cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 83cm (2ft 9in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the toilet seat and the pan.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left as you exit the lift lobby doors along the corridor and to the left.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 96cm.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 250cm x 180cm (8ft 2in x 5ft 11in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The toilet has a non-slip floor.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by disposal bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 142cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the left.
  • There is not a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a shelf next to the toilet.
  • The shelf is at a height of 44cm.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm (1ft 8in).
  • 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).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 92cm (3ft).
  • 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 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • Taps do not have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 92cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 81cm (2ft 8in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the toilet seat and the pan.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Year 5 & 6 Block - Right Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 82cm.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 144cm x 220cm (4ft 9in x 7ft 3in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The toilet has a non-slip floor.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a shelf next to the toilet.
  • The shelf is at a height of 50cm.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 107cm (3ft 6in).
  • 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).
  • The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • Taps have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 104cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 108cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the toilet seat and the pan.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Accessible Shower (Ground Floor Main Entrance)

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the ground floor main entrance accessible toilet.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head and a flip-down seat.
• The height of the seat is 57cm (1ft 10in).
• Other facilities available include; Drop down rails, grab rails and lever operated controls.
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor Main Corridor)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.
• The shared toilet(s) surveyed is/are located along the ground floor corridor and to the left.
• The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• There is step-free access to the shared toilet(s).
• There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
• There is not a lowered urinal.
• An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
• There is a lowered wash basin.
• The height of the lowered wash basin is 80cm.
• The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
• There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet(s).
• Lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Dining Hall)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.
• The shared toilet(s) surveyed is/are located to the right as you enter the dining hall.
• The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the dining hall entrance.
• There is step-free access to the shared toilet(s).
• There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
• There is not a lowered urinal.
• An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
• There is not a lowered wash basin.
• The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
• There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet(s).
• Lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Annexe Building)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.
• The shared toilet(s) surveyed is/are located along the main corridor and to the right.
• The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the annexe entrance.
• There is step-free access to the shared toilet(s).
• There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
• There is not a lowered urinal.
• An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
• The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
• There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet(s).
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • There is a drinking fountain in the toilet 70cm high.

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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 not normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.