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Disabled Access Guide for Bonnygate Primary School
Arisdale Avenue
South Ockendon
Essex
RM15 5BA
Tel: 01708 853316
Fax: 01708 857084
Email: admin@bonnygateprimary.thurrock.sch.uk
Web: http://www.bonnygate.co.uk
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Introduction
The infant and junior buildings are separate buildings on the same site.
Access into both buildings is identical.
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:55 - 15:05 |
| Tuesday | 08:55 - 15:05 |
| Wednesday | 08:55 - 15:05 |
| Thursday | 08:55 - 15:05 |
| Friday | 08:55 - 15:05 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
For details of any breakfast or after school clubs, please contact the school.
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 (Staff)
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 is 1 designated parking bay within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.8m x 4.7m (12ft 5in x 15ft 5in).
The nearest 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 uneven surfaces.
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.
Parents are encouraged not to bring cars into the car park.
Arrangements can be made for any person who has mobility problems.
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 automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 102cm (3ft 4in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The main entrance door is push pad operated.
The push pad is located on the right as you enter and exit the building.
The main entrance for the school and the main reception is located in the junior building.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading to the entrance.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Outside Access (Pupil Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the side 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 152cm (4ft 11in) wide.
The details are for the junior building.
Access to the infant building is identical.
Level Change (Pupil 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.
Outside Access (Infant Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located to the side of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 95cm (3ft 1in) wide.
Level Change (Infant 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 a level landing at the top of the ramp.
The width of the ramp or slope is 90cm (2ft 11in).
The ramp has a handrail on both sides.
Reception
The reception desk is 3m (9ft 10in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is high.
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 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.
Changing Places (Partial)
Location and access
The facility is located in the infant building.
The facility is 46m (50yd) 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 300cm x 300cm (9ft 10in x 9ft 10in).
The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
The facility changing bench is free standing.
The length of the bench is 150cm (4ft 11in).
The facility toilet is corner.
The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 86cm (2ft 9in).
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
Drop down rails are provided.
As you face the toilet the drop down rails are on the right.
The type of sink is fixed.
Wall mounted hand rails are available at the sink.
As you face the sink rails are available on both sides.
Disposal facilities are available.
A privacy screen is not available.
Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
The facility has a non slip floor.
A functioning emergency alarm is available.
It is not a push button style alarm.
The changing place has a roll in shower with an adjustable height shower head.
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 10m (11yd) from the pupil entrance.
The adapted toilet is located to the left 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 86cm (2ft 9in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 210cm x 305cm (6ft 10in x 10ft ).
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 110cm (3ft 7in).
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 a functional emergency alarm available.
No emergency alarm is fitted in the cubicle.
Disposal facilities are not 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 the right.
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 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.
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 grab rails 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 medium.
Standard Toilet (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 5m (16ft 4in) from the pupil entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
There are additional standard toilets for pupils located throughout both buildings.
Standard Toilet (Staff)
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 4m (13ft 1in) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
There are standard staff toilets located in both buildings.
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 not Text Relay aware.
