Accessibility Action Plan Dunnington C of E VA Primary School Updated November 2018 Details/Issue Action Required Cost Time Scale Action Completed Ination for visitors to site prior to visit Website Telephone Protocol Prospectus Accessibility to Site Incline Incline on route to parking area provides difficulty for wheelchair users and those with reduced mobility Parking Space The accessible parking space is not marked out in accordance to BS8300. There are no transfer zones marked out. There is currently no signage to indicate disable parking bay Assistance Signage There is no signage on how to gain assistance on arrival within sight of the parking bay or at the back door. External Seating There is currently no seating with arm rests adjacent to the back entrance. Lighting Is there adequate lighting in poor light? Provide ination on Accessibility for visitors on Website, when taking telephone calls as standard. Provide ination on site accessibility in School Prospectus. Ination on incline should be provided in ination for visitors prior to visit. Incline should be indicated with line paint for visually impaired. The designated accessible parking should be clearly remarked out at least 2.4m wide x 4.8m long plus a 1.2m side transfer zone at the side and end of the bay. Implement a management procedure to ensure the use of the accessible parking bay is monitored regularly to limit misuse by non-disabled motorists. Assistance Signage incl. School contact details to be installed Purchase Disabled entrance signage Bench seat in contrast colour to be installed near back entrance Management system to be introduced to check lighting facilities in poor light/darkness Costing needed to update external lighting required following visit by electrician 8/11/18 25 100 By September By September Telephone protocol -28.6.17 Website 30.6.17 Accessibility statement in parent handbook July 2018 Signage added 28.6.17 Will need replacing soon Nov 2018 Entrance signage completed 28.6.17 Bench provided by retiring governor Spring 2018 Benches need repainting and moved. Nov 2018 Accessibility- Entrances Doors Reception Hatch Hearing Loop Visual Impairment Braille signs Signage Assistance Signage - Signing in Evacuation procedures Seating At next refurbishment lower green exit push button and automate door mechanism. At next refurbishment consider installing hearing hoop. Purchase Braille entrance signs for 2 entrance doors Assistance Signage to be installed by Signing in book to include Evacuation procedures. Management to check signing in procedures include xxx 0 25 X 2 By September New Welcome literature in place 29.6.17
Accessibility- Welfare Facilities Lighting Staffroom Seating- not enough range of seating heights and seats with armrests Food preparation surfaces- height not suitable for wheelchair/seated users Sink height- not accessible to seated/wheelchair users Taps- not suitable for those with limited hand function Storage height- most not accessible for those with limited height/wheelchair users Toilet Facilities Signage- not suitable for visually impaired, not clear for all users Door- heavy and outward opening Handrails Taps Hand drier Pull cord- position and testing Sanitary bin Junior toilets No wider cubicle No handrails Door -Position and heaviness not suitable for those with reduced mobility Taps- not accessible for those with reduced hand mobility Sanitary Bin- not currently accessible for those with reduced mobility Infant toilets No wider cubicle No handrails Taps- not accessible for those with reduced hand function Door Position and heaviness- not accessible for those with reduced mobility No Nappy Bin- for those with other toileting needs both verbal and written ination on access and evacuation. At next staffroom refurbishment consider installing: Range of seating, some with arm rests Split height work surface and sink Replace taps Provide alternative low height shelving Provide clear signage for toilets for visually impaired and height restricted users Provide signage Pull for door Provide further handrails in cubicle Replace taps for easy use Management system to ensure emergency pull cord is accessible at all times and is tested regularly Provide sanitary bin in Disabled toilet At next Junior/infant toilet refurbishment: Provide easy access cubicle with handrails Provide clear signage for doors Replace taps Provide handrail near urinal xxxx xx xxxx New signage added 28.6.17 Introduced testing monthly systems 30.6.17 Signage to pull cord added 28.6.17 Accessibility Internal Doors Clutter-free doors and fire exits Contrast Ramps l Contrast Handrails Evacuation signage- Braile, easy read Evacuation route Hearing hoop in hall Dinner table height Hatch height Management systems to ensure doors free from clutter/hazard at all times Provide ramps for door/s from hall painted in contrast paint lines for visually impaired Provide evacuation signage in braille across school Provide hearing loop in hall Provide alternative table for wheelchair users At next refurbishment: Provide lower hatch height for those with restricted height and wheelchair users 0 25 X 4 400 xxxx Daily recorded door checks by caretaker already in place. Interim additional signage added 28.6.17 Spare table added to hall furniture 28.6.17
Accessibility- Outdoor Areas Need contrast exit lines Courtyard uneven, likely to cause trip hazard for visually impaired Harmony garden uneven, likely to cause trip hazard for visually impaired Paint contrast threshold lines and edge markings for change of surface i.e. astro-turf to path, raised beds in harmony garden. Check paving and astro-turf even and not protruding causing trip hazard for visibly impaired. 50 Contrast painted surfaces and handrails Aut Playground Field- no route/path, handrails for those with mobility impairment Provide handrails along external wall Paint in contrast colour handrails near wildlife area 0 2x Handrails added to external walls Aut Astroturf- uneven, likely to cause trip hazard for visually impaired Provide seating with armrests in sheltered/shade areas. 100 Seating- no seating with arm rests Shade/Shelter- no seating with arm rests in shaded gazebo or under trees Wildlife Area- over grown path causing reduced access for wheelchair users Emergency Gate Emergency Route- not marked out externally Management system to ensure maintenance of paths in wildlife area Provide clear signage to mark emergency route from all exit doors Evacuation signage added 28.6.17 Needs replacing Nov 2018 External signage added 28.6.17 Needs replacing Nov 2018
Accessibility: to Learning The School needs to make reasonable adjustments to ensure the curriculum and learning opportunities are accessible to all pupils. Sight- for blind and partially sighted pupils Hearing- for deaf pupils or those with hearing impairments Management, SENCo and class teachers to ensure pupils have full accessibility to braille versions of texts, classroom and school signage. visual impairments have full access to additional resources eg. Large print texts- including adapted test papers, magnifiers, overlays, additional non-reflective lighting, tinted paper, matt laminated signage in contrasting easy-read fonts. auditory impairments have full access to classroom hearing loops, working hearing aids with spare batteries kept in school, that staff member is available with training in British sign language. For pupils with minor or temporary hearing impairments, teachers to ensure that pupils sit near class teacher and that instructions are repeated clearly with use of Communicate in Print symbol cards, modelled instructions given. As required As required Accessibility plan shared with all staff 29.6.17 Accessibility plan shared with Governors 10.7.17 Needed for 1 pupil currently (Nov 2018) No pupils or staff currently (Nov 2018) Sensory Needs Management, SENCo and teachers to ensure reasonable adjustment is made so that those pupils with additional sensory needs have equipment recommended by Occupational Therapy. This may include alternative seating, cushions, weighted blankets, fiddle toys, headphones, quiet environment, safe space etc. 3 pupils currently (Nov 2018)
Dyslexia Friendly classroom Social and Communication Difficulties indicators of Dyslexia have access to recommended resources included reduced text types, tinted paper, overlays, Communication in Print signage, class visual timetable, natural light, good ventilation. indicators of social and communication difficulties have access to recommended resources included, Communication in Print signage, class visual timetable, natural light, good ventilation, access to social stories, pre-teaching, small group work. School staff, pupil and parents have accessibility to relevant Learning Difficulties Management, SENCo and teachers to ensure those pupils with learning difficulties have access to recommended resources included, Communication in Print signage, class visual timetable, natural light, good ventilation, access to social stories, pre-teaching, small group work, short comfort breaks, adapted examination alterations, adapted arrangements for school visits and visitors, alternative school curriculum and resources. School staff, pupil and parents have accessibility to relevant Special diets Management, SENCo and teachers to ensure those pupils with special diets have full access to alternative/adapted menus and diet that meets Food Standards wherever possible. outside agencies and training to support. Medical Needs School works in partnership with parents to agree Health care plans for pupils with Medical Needs (short or long term), with
risk assessments as needed and compliance with Supporting Pupils with Medical Needs Policy and Managing Medications in Schools Policy and Intimate Care Policy. Careful planning ensures pupils access to the curriculum is not disrupted. School works in partnership with staff members with Medical Needs (short or long term) including risk assessments, PEEPs and reasonable adjustments to working practices.