Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred.
- Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/thurrock-council/harris-primary-academy-chafford-hundred
Location
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Chafford Hundred.
Opening Times
- Monday 08:00 - 16:30.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 16:30.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 16:30.
- Thursday 08:00 - 16:30.
- Friday 08:00 - 14:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- 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 cannot 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 325cm x 470cm (10ft 8in x 15ft 5in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 65m (71yd 3in) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 75m (82yd 1in) 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 dropped kerbs.
- 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.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Visitor Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located in the car park.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
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Second set of doors
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- The automatic doors are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in).
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in).
Level Change (Main Visitor Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp or slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
- 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 7 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).
Outside Access (Pupil Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
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Second set of doors
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- The automatic doors are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in).
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in).
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Comments
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- These doors are locked during the school day.
Level Change (Pupil Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp or slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
Outside Access (Staff & Pupil Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on the lower ground floor.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
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Second set of doors
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- The automatic doors are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in).
Level Change (Staff & Pupil Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp or slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main visitor entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- This venue does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Eating and Drinking
- 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 20m (21yd 2ft) from the lift.
- The standard height for tables is 70cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Plastic / takeaway cups are not available.
- Plastic / takeaway cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are wall only.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG, 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.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the left of reception.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, G and 1.
- The lift is approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main visitor entrance.
- The clear door width is 107cm (3ft 6in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 150cm x 155cm (4ft 11in x 5ft 1in).
- 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 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 not have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Outside Access (Conference Centre 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 (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 89cm (2ft 11in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The automatic doors are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 89cm (2ft 11in).
Level Change (Conference Centre Entrance)
- 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 not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 108cm (3ft 7in).
- 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 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).
Library
- This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
- This library does have a regular supply of books in large print.
- This library does have a regular supply of books in audio format.
- There is an ordering service.
- The library does not have computers with accessible software.
- Auxiliary aids are not available for computer users.
Changing Places (Physiotherapy Room)
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Location and access
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- The facility is located on the ground floor.
- The facility is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the lift.
- There is level access to the facility.
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Dimensions and features
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- 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 210cm x 330cm (6ft 11in x 10ft 10in).
- 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 hook.
- The facility toilet has a transfer space on one side only.
- The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 310cm (10ft 2in).
- Wall mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
- Drop down rails are provided.
- As you face the toilet the drop down rail(s) is/are on the right.
- The type of wash basin is fixed.
- Wall mounted grab rails are not available at the wash basin.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- A privacy screen is available.
- Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
- A functioning emergency alarm is not available.
- It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from the floor).
Accessible Changing Room
- There are accessible changing rooms available.
- The accessible changing room is located on the lower ground floor.
- The facility is 36m (39yd 1ft) from the main visitor entrance.
- The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 240cm x 400cm (7ft 10in x 13ft 1in).
- The accessible changing room has a ceiling tracking hoist.
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Comments
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- At time of the survey the accessible changing room was being used for storage.
Accessible Shower (Male and Female)
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the female and male changing areas.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, a shower chair and a flip down seat.
- The height of the seat is 50cm (1ft 8in).
- There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
Standard Changing Room (Female)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 34m (37yd 7in) from the main visitor entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 21m (22yd 2ft) from the design and technology room.
- 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.
Standard Changing Room (Male)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 34m (37yd 7in) from the main visitor entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 21m (22yd 2ft) from the design and technology room.
Standard Shower (Female and Male)
- 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.
Accessible Toilet
- There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
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Location and Access
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- 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 located to the left of reception.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 195cm x 220cm (6ft 5in 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 103cm (3ft 5in).
- 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 not an emergency alarm.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 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 not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 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 medium.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the left as you enter.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 34m (37yd 7in) from the pupil entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the left as you enter.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 21m (22yd 2ft) from the pupil entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- Additional standard toilets are located on each floor.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- 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.
- This service cannot be requested.