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Introduction

• Related link Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/thurrock-council/harris-primary-academy-chafford-hundred

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Location

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

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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.

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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 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.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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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 View
  • 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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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).

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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 View
  • 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).
• Comments View
  • These doors are locked during the school day.

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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.

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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 View
  • The automatic doors are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in).

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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.

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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.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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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.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • 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.

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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.

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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 View
  • 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).

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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).

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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.

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Changing Places (Physiotherapy Room)

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• Location and access View
  • 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.
• 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 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).

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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 View
  • At time of the survey the accessible changing room was being used for storage.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • 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.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • 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).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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).
• 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 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.

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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 Female Toilet(s) View
  • 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.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • Additional standard toilets are located on each floor.

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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.