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Disabled Access Guide for Shaw Primary School
Avon Green
South Ockendon
Essex
RM15 5QJ
Tel: 01708 852367
Fax: 01708 851564
Email: admin@shawprimary.thurrock.sch.uk
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Introduction
The infant and junior buildings are separate buildings on the same site and access into both is similar.
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 15:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 15:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 15:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 15:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 15:00 |
| 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.
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.
Outside Access (Main 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 automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 152cm (4ft 11in) 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 152cm (4ft 11in) 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 moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is not 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 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 various pupil entrances around the school and they are all similar.
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
Location and access
The facility is located at the rear of reception.
The facility is 8m (26ft 2in) 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 350cm x 250cm (11ft 5in x 8ft 2in).
The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
The length of the bench is 150cm (4ft 11in).
The facility hoist is powered overhead.
The overhead hoist covers the changing bench and the toilet.
The sling is attached to the hoist by hook and loop.
The facility toilet is corner.
The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 110cm (3ft 7in).
Wall mounted rails are not available.
Drop down rails are provided.
As you face the toilet the drop down rails are on the left.
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 not available.
It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor)
Adapted Toilet
There are no adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Standard Toilet (Pupil )
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Unisex Toilets
The unisex toilet is located on the left as you enter.
The unisex toilets are 9m (29ft 6in) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
There are additional standard toilets for pupils located throughout the school.
Standard Toilet (Staff)
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Unisex Toilets
The unisex toilet is located at the side of the building.
The unisex toilets are 18m (20yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex 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 not generally on duty.
This service can be requested.
Staff are not Text Relay aware.
