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Location

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

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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 in front of the Stifford Block main visitor entrance building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 1 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 235cm x 450cm (7ft 9in x 14ft 9in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Stifford Block Main Visitor 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 tarmac.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There is a second car park further east along Stifford Clays Road.
  • There is also a Blue Badge bay in this car park, although the bay isn't clearly marked.
  • The bay is to the right of the dropped kerb leading to the covered courtyard.

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Outside Access (Stifford Block Main Visitor 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) 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 90cm (2ft 11in).

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Level Change (Stifford Block Main Visitor Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located to the left and right as you face the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.

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Reception (School Office)

• The desk/counter is 3m (3yd 10in) from the Stifford Block Main Visitor 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 medium.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • Chairs without armrests are available in the reception foyer.

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Outside Access (Stifford Block-Entrance From Covered Courtyard)

• This information is for the entrance located in the covered courtyard.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.

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Level Change (Stifford Block-Entrance From Covered Courtyard)

• 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 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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Outside Access (Middle Block 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 double.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 183cm (6ft).

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Level Change (Middle Block 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 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.
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
• There is/are 1 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).
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

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Outside Access (Orsett Block Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located to the left of the covered dining area.
• There is 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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Outside Access (Development Centre)

• This information is for the entrance located to the left side of the building from the visitor car park.
• 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 88cm (2ft 11in).

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• Comments View
  • The entrance is used to give step free access to the Development Centre.

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Level Change (Development Centre)

• 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 permanent.
• There is 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 125cm (4ft 1in).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
• There is/are 6 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 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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• Comments View
  • The first section of the ramp has the handrail on the right.
  • After the landing, the second section has the handrail to the left.

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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 varied.

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• Comments View
  • Photograph 1 show the Stifford Auditorium, located on the ground floor of the Orsett Block, next to the Fen Suite.
  • It has level access to the front but does not have designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • Photograph 2 shows the main hall, also located on the ground floor of the Orsett Block.

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Other Floors (Orsett Block)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
  • 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.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the Maths department.

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Other Floors (Stifford Block)

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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.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the English and Design Technology rooms.

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Eating and Drinking (Dining Hall - Orsett Block)

• 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 standard height for tables is 69cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Menus are wall only.

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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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• Comments View
  • The library is located in the Middle Block, next to the school office.
  • It contains a raised area which can only be accessed by 2 medium height steps.
  • Library staff will bring books down from this area for pupils who may find difficulty using the stairs.

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Level Change (Library)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located leading into the library.
• 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 left going up.
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located leading into the library.
• There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are 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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Level Change (Middle and Stifford Blocks)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located just past the school office.
• There is/are 4 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
• 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).

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Changing Places

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• Location and access View
  • The facility is located on the ground floor of the Orsett Block.
  • The facility is approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the Orsett Block entrance.
  • There is level access to the facility.
• Dimensions and features View
  • You do need a key for the facility.
  • It is not a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from reception.
  • The dimensions of the facility are 260cm x 320cm (8ft 6in x 10ft 6in).
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 180cm (5ft 11in).
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
  • The overhead hoist covers all areas in cubicle.
  • The sling is attached to the hoist by loop.
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on one side only.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • 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 available at the wash basin.
  • As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • 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.
  • It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from the floor).
• Comments View
  • The door to the changing places area is automatic and requires a remote access fob to operate.

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Accessible Shower

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the changing place.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head and a flip down seat.
• Other facilities available include; dropdown rails.
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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Standard Changing Room (Boys)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the Stifford Block Drama Studio entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the the boys gym.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located in Stifford Block.
• 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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Level Change (Boys Gym)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
• There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are adjustable.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• 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 the right going up.

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• Comments View
  • The girls gym is located on the ground floor of Orsett BLock and has level access.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Pupils)

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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 in the Middle Block by the school of office.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the Middle Block entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There are similar pupil standard toilets in all blocks.

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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 in the staff area next to the school office.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 21m (22yd 2ft) from the Middle Block entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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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 bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.