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Disabled Access Guide for Beacon Hill School - Post 16 Unit
Buxton Road
Grays
Essex
RM16 2XN
Tel: 01375 898656
Fax: 01375 898659
Email: admin@beaconhill.thurrock.sch.uk
Web: http://www.beaconhillschool.co.uk
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Introduction
Beacon Hill School - Post 16 Unit is located on the same site as Treetops School and occupies the ground floor of the Post 16 building.
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 15:15 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 15:15 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 15:15 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 15:15 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 15:15 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Grays.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Grays.
There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
The car park is at the side of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.5m x 4.9m (11ft 5in x 16ft ).
The nearest designated bay is 32m (35yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 39m (42yd) 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.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance - 6th Form Building)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 174cm (5ft 8in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance - 6th Form Building)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Outside Access (Foyer Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located off the entrance foyer.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 170cm (5ft 6in) wide.
Reception
The reception desk is 2m (6ft 6in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is high.
The desk has a lowered section.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are bright.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
There is a ceiling tracking hoist that allows access throughout the unit.
Changing Places
Location and access
The facility is located on the ground floor corridor.
The facility is 12m (13yd) from the foyer entrance.
There is level access to the facility.
Dimensions and features
You do not need a key for the facility.
The dimensions of the facility are 400cm x 400cm (13ft 1in x 13ft 1in).
The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
The length of the bench is 180cm (5ft 10in).
The facility hoist is powered overhead.
The overhead hoist covers all areas in the cubicle.
The sling is attached to the hoist by hook and loop.
The facility toilet is peninsular.
The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 230cm (7ft 6in).
The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 70cm (2ft 3in).
Wall mounted rails are not available.
Drop down rails are provided.
As you face the toilet the drop down rails are on both sides.
The type of sink is adjustable.
Wall mounted hand rails are not available at the sink.
Disposal facilities are available.
A privacy screen is available.
Wide tear off paper roll is available.
The facility has a non slip floor.
A functioning emergency alarm is available.
It is a push button style alarm.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
There is Braille signage on or near the toilet door.
There is tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 11m (12yd) from the foyer entrance.
The adapted toilet is located on the right as you enter.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 126cm (4ft 1in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 230cm x 230cm (7ft 6in x 7ft 6in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the adapted toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 114cm (3ft 8in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is not a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
It is not a push button style of alarm.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are not available.
There is not a shelf within the adapted toilet.
There are mirrors in the adapted toilet.
Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.
The towel dispenser is 130cm (4ft 3in) high.
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.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Standard Toilet (Student)
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located on the left as you enter.
The female and male toilets are 5m (16ft 4in) from the foyer entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Standard Toilet (Staff)
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located on the left as you enter.
The female and male toilets are 5m (16ft 4in) from the foyer entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents can be requested in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is generally on duty.
Staff are trained to BSL level 1.
Staff are Text Relay aware.
The photograph on the left shows the kitchen which has height adjustable worktops which house both sinks and hobs.
The wall units move up and down and also away from the wall.
The photograph on the right shows the ceiling tracking hoist that allows access throughout the unit.
