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Dilkes Academy

Garron Lane, South Ockendon, Essex, RM15 5JQ

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Opening Times

  • Monday 08:45 - 15:15.
  • Tuesday 08:45 - 15:15.
  • Wednesday 08:45 - 15:15.
  • Thursday 08:45 - 15:15.
  • Friday 08:45 - 15:15.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.
  • Comments View
    • For details of any breakfast or after school clubs, please contact the School.

Location

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

Parking (Staff and Blue Badge)

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot 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 350cm x 540cm (11ft 6in x 17ft 9in).
    • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 26m (28yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.
    • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 30m (32yd 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 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
    • There is a dropped kerb followed by a moderate slope leading down from the parking area to the entrance (photograph 3).
    • There are automatic gates at the car park entrance (photograph 4).
    • The gates are operated by key code or intercom.
    • The intercom could be reached by a vehicle driver.

Outside Access (Gate Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located on Garron Lane.
  • There is level access into the venue.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • Comments View
    • There is a child-safe push button to exit which is 150cm high.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the School.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 130cm (4ft 3in).
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 124cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located on the path leading to the Main Entrance.
    • 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.

Outside Access (Pupil Entrance - Ground Floor Classrooms)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the side of the building, within the playground.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located directly in front of the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • 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.
  • Comments View
    • There are several identical entrances to the ground floor classrooms.

Outside Access (Pupil Entrance - First Floor Classrooms)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the side of the building.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 145cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located directly in front 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.
  • Comments View
    • There are two identical entrances to the first floor classrooms.

Outside Access (Reception Class Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the rear playground, reached by the rear gate.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 158cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Comments View
    • To exit by this entrance there is a door release button.
    • The button is 133cm from the floor.

Outside Access (Multi Use Games Arena Gate)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the left of the School Car Park Entrance.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • There is an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 139cm (4ft 7in).
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 150cm.
  • Comments View
    • This entrance allows access to the Multi Use Games Arena without having to enter the school grounds.

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 has a low (76cm or lower) section.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Comments View
    • There is fixed seating without armrests in the foyer opposite the reception desk.

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 good.

Eating and Drinking (Dining Hall)

  • Full table service is not available.
  • Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
  • Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
  • 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 Room Entrance.
  • The standard height for tables is 59cm.
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • Menus are wall only.
  • Picture menus are available.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

Multi Use Games Arena

  • The Multi Use Games Arena is an all-weather artificial sports surface.
  • The Arena is accessible by several paths from the School, including a low-gradient tarmac slope and a shorter rough path.
  • The Arena can be hired and is also accessible directly from the Multi Use Games Arena Gate, so hirers do not need to enter the school grounds.

Other Floors

  • 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 deep (18cm+).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • There is a landing.
    • The lighting levels are good.

Accessible Toilet (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 45m (49yd 8in) from the Main Entrance.
    • This accessible toilet is located towards the rear of the building, near the Key Stage 1 classrooms.
    • 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 twist lock.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 170cm (4ft 11in x 5ft 7in).
    • There is not 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 78cm (2ft 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 fully functional.
    • 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 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.
    • 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 not a toilet roll holder.
    • 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 colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
    • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • The lighting levels are good.

Standard Toilet(s) (Pupil)

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 (unknown at time of research).