Project: Hygiene Room Hoist Installation
Client: Kings Heath Secondary School
Location: Kings Heath, Birmingham
Scope: Installation of an Astor OT200 Ceiling Track Hoist within a dedicated school Hygiene Room to support safe transfers and assisted personal care.
School Background
Kings Heath Secondary School is a mainstream secondary school committed to inclusive education and ensuring all students can access facilities safely and with dignity.
As part of the school’s wider approach to accessibility and compliance, an existing Hygiene Room was upgraded to better support students who may require assisted personal care, either permanently or temporarily, during the school day. This reflects the reality of modern mainstream education, where schools must be equipped to respond to a wide range of needs without segregation.
Project Overview
The project involved the installation of an Astor OT200 Ceiling Track Hoist within a dedicated Hygiene Room, enabling safe and dignified transfers as part of the school’s inclusive facilities provision.
Ceiling-mounted hoisting was selected to maximise usable floor space, maintain a calm and uncluttered environment, and allow staff to support students discreetly and efficiently. The system was carefully designed to integrate with the existing room layout, ensuring ease of use without disrupting the wider school environment.
This approach allows the school to support students’ needs while maintaining privacy, dignity, and normality within a mainstream setting.
Technical Features
The Hygiene Room is now equipped with an Astor OT200 Ceiling Track Hoist, providing:
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Smooth, controlled transfers
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Reduced manual handling risks for staff
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Improved safety and comfort for students
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Clear floor space for better room usability
The ceiling track layout was designed to align with key transfer positions within the room, ensuring the hoist can be used effectively without unnecessary repositioning or complexity.
Inclusive Design in Mainstream Schools
Accessible Hygiene Rooms and ceiling hoists are increasingly important in mainstream secondary schools, not just specialist environments. At Kings Heath Secondary School, the upgraded facility supports:
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Inclusive access for students who require assisted care
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Temporary needs following injury or medical procedures
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Dignified personal care without removing students from the school environment
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Safer working conditions for staff
By incorporating specialist equipment thoughtfully, the school ensures accessibility is embedded as part of everyday provision rather than treated as an exception.
Conclusion
The Hygiene Room hoist installation at Kings Heath Secondary School demonstrates how inclusive design can be seamlessly integrated into mainstream education.
By introducing the Astor OT200 Ceiling Hoist, the school has future-proofed its facilities, improved safety for staff, and ensured that all students can be supported with dignity when needed. It is a practical example of how accessibility and inclusion can be delivered without compromising the character or function of a mainstream school.
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