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Disabled Access Guide for Benyon Primary School
Tyssen Place
West Road
South Ockendon
Essex
RM15 6PG
Tel: 01708 853200
Fax: 01708851563
Email: admin@benyonprimary.thurrock.sch.uk
Web: http://www.benyonprimary.ik.org
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:55 - 15:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:55 - 15:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:55 - 15:00 |
| Thursday | 08:55 - 15:00 |
| Friday | 08:55 - 15:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
For details of any breakfast or after school clubs, please contact the school.
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the village.
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 a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is not free for all users.
Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
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 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.6m x 3.7m (11ft 9in x 12ft 1in).
The nearest designated bay is 36m (39yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 40m (44yd) 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/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
The patron does have to cross a road.
The road is not generally busy.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is not a designated drop off point.
There is also parking available to the side of the school, as shown in photograph 2.
There are no designated bays located here.
All parking bays are for staff only.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the school.
There is not level access to the service.
The intercom is in a position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 161cm (5ft 3in) wide.
The automatic doors open towards you.
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 moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
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 low.
Lighting levels are medium.
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 varied.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Photograph 2 shows the main hall, which is also used as the dining hall.
Changing Places
Location and access
The facility is located along the corridor to the right as you enter.
The facility is 21m (23yd) 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 280cm x 380cm (9ft 2in x 12ft 5in).
The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
The facility changing bench is free standing.
The length of the bench is 190cm (6ft 2in).
The facility hoist is powered overhead.
The overhead hoist covers all areas in the cubicle.
The sling is attached to the hoist by loop.
The facility toilet is peninsular.
Wall mounted 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 rails are on both sides.
The type of sink is adjustable.
Wall mounted hand rails are available at the sink.
As you face the sink rails are available on the left.
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.
The transfer space either side of the toilet is less then 60cm.
Adapted Shower
Adapted shower facilities are available.
The showers are located in the changing places area.
There is an adjustable shower head.
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 at the end of the staff corridor.
The female and male toilets are 13m (14yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
The staff corridor is located behind reception.
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 either side of the changing places area.
The female and male toilets are 21m (23yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
There are also pupil toilets located in the nursery area, one of which contains a drop down rail as shown in photograph 2.
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.
Staff are Text Relay aware.
