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Disabled Access Guide for Beacon Hill School
Erriff Drive
South Ockendon
Essex
RM15 5AY
Tel: 01708 852006
Fax: 01708 851679
Email: admin@beaconhill.thurrock.sch.uk
Web: http://www.beaconhillschool.co.uk
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Introduction
Beacon Hill is a specialist school and caters for children from nursery age to 19 years.
Opening Times
| Day | 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 |
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in South Ockendon.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Ockendon.
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 front 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 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 2.5m x 4.8m (8ft 2in x 15ft 8in).
The nearest designated bay is 9m (29ft 6in) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 14m (15yd) 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 not a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
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.
The photograph on the right shows the route from the car park to the main entrance.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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 towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 128cm (4ft 2in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 128cm (4ft 2in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
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.
Reception
The reception desk is 1m (3ft 3in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
The desk does not have 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 a hearing assistance system.
The system is a portable loop.
Staff are trained to use the 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.
Restaurant / Bar (Dining Hall)
The following information is for the refectory.
Once inside, there is level access to the service.
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 service counter.
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
The nearest table is 3m (9ft 10in) from the dining hall entrance.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 50cm (1ft 7in) cm.
The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 69cm (2ft 3in) cm.
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.
Swimming Pool
There is level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
There is a wet side chair available.
There is a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
The hoist is hydraulic.
There are not steps into the swimming pool.
There is not a ladder type entrance into the water.
Adapted Changing Room (Swimming Pool)
There is a Changing Places facility available.
There are adapted changing rooms available.
The adapted changing rooms are located at the side of the swimming pool.
The adapted changing room is 3m (9ft 10in) from the pool entrance.
The adapted changing room is 5m (16ft 4in) from the swimming pool.
The dimensions of the adapted changing room are 300cm x 500cm (9ft 10in x 16ft 4in).
There is a wheel in shower.
There is a changing table.
There is a manual hoist.
There is level access to the adapted changing rooms.
The adapted changing rooms have height adjustable beds and a roll in shower with a height adjustable shower head.
Changing Places
Location and access
The facility is located off the rear corridor.
The facility is 50m (55yd) from the main 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 360cm x 360cm (11ft 9in x 11ft 9in).
The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
The facility changing bench is free standing.
The length of the bench is 180cm (5ft 10in).
The facility hoist is powered overhead.
The overhead hoist covers the changing bench.
The sling is attached to the hoist by hook and loop.
The type of sink is fixed.
Wall mounted hand rails are not available at the sink.
Disposal facilities are available.
A privacy screen is not 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.
The building has several changing places throughout for both young and older pupils and the details are similar for all of them.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 60m (65yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located at the rear of the building.
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 92cm (3ft ).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 170cm x 180cm (5ft 6in x 5ft 10in).
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 76cm (2ft 5in).
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 available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There is not a shelf within the adapted toilet.
There are mirrors in the adapted toilet.
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 47cm (1ft 6in).
There is not a hand dryer.
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 115cm (3ft 9in) 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 cannot 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 grab rails and wall is fair.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is fair.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
The photographs show the 2 similar adapted toilets.
Standard Toilet (Staff and Pupil)
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 22m (24yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
There are additional standard toilets located throughout the building.
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 not generally on duty.
This service can be requested.
The photographs show the kitchen area which is used by pupils.
It has height adjustable worktops which contain both a hob and sink unit.
The oven is also at a lower height.
