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Introduction

• Treetops Free School is a specialist school and occupies the right hand building as you enter the car park.

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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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Opening Times

• Monday 08:50 - 15:00.
• Tuesday 08:50 - 15:00.
• Wednesday 08:50 - 15:00.
• Thursday 08:50 - 15:00.
• Friday 08:50 - 15:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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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 venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 6 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 230cm x 480cm (7ft 7in x 15ft 9in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 50m (54yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 68m (74yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The road is generally quiet.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.

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Outside Access

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • 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) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The width of the door opening is 108cm.
  • 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) automatically.
  • The automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 90cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 115cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located directly in front of the entrance doors.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is 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

• The desk/counter is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are low to moderate.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is a touch screen.
• The touch screen is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.

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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 not welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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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 not have computers with accessible software.
• Auxiliary aids are not available for computer users.

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Eating and Drinking (Dining Hall)

• The following information is for the dining room.
• The dining room is located at the rear of the school on the right.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the dining hall entrance.
• The standard height for tables is 69cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Takeaway cutlery is not available.
• Drinking straws 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.

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Accessible Shower

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located along the corridor from reception, turn left and it is on the right.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head.
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • The door contrasts well with the surrounding walls and is easy to open. The emergency alarm was operational.

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Standard Changing Room

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 75m (82yd 1in) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 70m (76yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located along the corridor from reception, on the left.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
• Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
• There is level access to the shower facilities.

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Standard Shower

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the standard changing rooms.
• There is level access to the shower facilities.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 242cm x 154cm (7ft 11in x 5ft 1in).
  • 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • 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 fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 178cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 51cm.
  • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
  • 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 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer requires hands to be inserted into the top.
  • 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 not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • There are identical accessible toilets available in the venue.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located beyond reception, on the left.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the shared toilets are good.

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Additional Info

• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.