Accessibility Plan
Item |
Action |
When |
Car parking for disabled clearly marked, signed and free from misuse. |
Alert staff of expectations regarding disabled parking. Relabel parking space. |
Completed |
Signs to be visual, audible and tactile |
When signs replaced: ensure they are accessible to people of restricted movement, sight and hearing, as far as would be reasonably expected. |
As signs replaced to be completed by September 2024 |
Slow-action closers on all doors. |
Add to fire doors as priority and then to rest if doors over period of time using premises budget as stated in program of works. |
Two per year to be completed by September 2024 |
Induction loop |
Fit induction loop to school to aid communication for people with reduced hearing. |
September 2025 |
Visual clues for orientation |
As signs replaced ensure they are pictorial and text and consistent throughout the school. |
As signs replaced. |
Large versions of building plans and tactile plans. |
Ensure pack for school with plans in braille and larger print. |
July 2023 |
Ensure disabled toilet access for any children with difficulty accessing children’s toilets |
Changing mat installed Stool and toilet seat adaption. Decorated KS1 toilets to make child friendly |
July 2022 |
Wheelchair accessibility in all classrooms. |
Furniture arranged to enable clear path. Adjustable desk purchased. |
July 2022- to be reviewed for individual children. |
Decking ramp adapted to ensure better surfacing and slope for entry and exit to building. |
Composite decking. Reduced gradient ramp |
July 2022 |
Access ramp for pre-school children adapted to ensure better surfacing and slope for entry and exit to the building. |
Wooden structure Reduced gradient |
July 2025 |
Better consideration for disabled children and parents at school events. |
Rest points Seating areas along route to support those with reduced mobility. Clear, direct path with ramps |
July 2023 |
Enhanced use of learning apps and technology to support children who cannot access elements of learning eg audio description, dictation facilities |
I-pads increased over time to eventually have one each per child. Research and purchase apps and programs to support learning needs. |
July 2024 |