Disabled Access Guide for Dilkes Primary School

For details of any breakfast or after school clubs, please contact the school.

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.

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.

There are 0 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.

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.

Parents are encouraged not to bring cars into the car park.

Arrangements can be made for any person who has mobility problems.

This information is for the entrance located to the front of the venue.

There is level access to the service.

The intercom is in a position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.

The main doors open away from you (push).

The doors are single width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 105cm (3ft 5in) wide.

There is not level access to the service.

The main doors open automatically.

The doors are double width.

The door opening is 148cm (4ft 10in) wide.

The entrance doors are push pad operated.

The push pad is located on a post to the right of the entrance at a height of 85cm.

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 a level landing at the top of the ramp.

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 single width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in) wide.

There are several identical entrances to the ground floor classrooms.

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.

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 156cm (5ft 1in) wide.

There are 2 identical entrances to the 1st floor classrooms.

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.

The reception desk is 2m (6ft 6in) 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.

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 some parts of the venue.

Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.

There are 15+ steps between floors.

The lighting level is bright.

The steps are clearly marked.

The steps are deep.

The steps do have handrails.

The steps have a handrail on both sides.

There is a landing.

The services on the floors which are not accessible are additional classrooms and pupil toilets.

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 ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.

No tables are permanently fixed.

No chairs are permanently fixed.

No chairs have armrests.

The nearest table is 1m (3ft 3in) from the dining room entrance.

The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 59cm (1ft 11in) cm.

The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 59cm (1ft 11in) 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 and snacks.

There are no adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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 ground floor.

The female and male toilets are 12m (13yd) 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 for pupils located throughout the school.

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 (unknown at time of research).

Staff are not Text Relay aware.