Disabled Access

Our school building was constructed in 2010 and is fully compliant with access regulations.

Automatic entrance door opening and push button exit
Pathways sufficiently wide to allow wheelchair access
Level access to main building
Wide access to main building
Low communication hatch at school office front desk for easy access by wheelchair users; DDA compliant
Skirting boards painted to contrast between floor and wall
Classrooms are located on one level
Disabled toilet facilities located throughout the school, including in EYFS area.
Wet room available
Ramp to ensure easy access to both levels of the school
Emergency lighting throughout
Light switches at low level
Visibility panels at low level in doors to all rooms
Designated disabled parking spaces available in car park
After school provision is accessible to all pupils, including those with SEND
Extra curriculum activities are accessible for all including those with SEND
Pupils resident in Thornwood have access to transport that the school is in liaison with; provided by Essex County Council. Access for pupils to and from the taxis is guaranteed safe
Availability of an interpreter for consultation evenings and at any other appropriate times by arrangement where feasibly possible

Please see our Accessibility Plan on the Policies and Reports page. For more information please contact the school office.

Related Pages