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Disabled Access Guide for Somers Heath Primary School
Foyle Drive
South Ockendon
Essex
RM15 5LX
Tel: 01708 853397
Fax: 01708 852582
Email: admin@somersheath.thurrock.sch.uk
Web: http://www.somersheathschool.co.uk
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Introduction
There is a portacabin building on the infant playground which is used for adult education and after school clubs.
It is accessed by a moderate ramp.
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 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 and Junior 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 double width.
The door opening is 124cm (4ft ) 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 180cm (5ft 10in) wide.
Level Change (Main and Junior 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.
Outside Access (Infant Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
There is 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 154cm (5ft ) wide.
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 low.
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 some parts of the venue.
Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Other Floors
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 medium height.
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.
Only the junior part of the building is on 2 floors.
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 8m (26ft 2in) from the infant entrance.
The adapted toilet is located on 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 270cm x 270cm (8ft 10in x 8ft 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 160cm (5ft 2in).
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.
It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is not within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
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 not mirrors in the adapted toilet.
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 133cm (4ft 4in) 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 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 bright.
The adapted toilet also has a roll in shower with an adjustable height shower head and a fold down 50cm seat.
Standard Toilet (Pupil )
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Unisex Toilets
The unisex toilet is located at the rear of the building.
The unisex toilets are 7m (22ft 11in) from the infant 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 Female and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located at the rear of the building.
The female and male toilets are 12m (13yd) from the infant entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male 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.
