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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Jordanstown.

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:00 - 17:30.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 17:30.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Friday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located in front of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 340cm x 570cm (11ft 2in x 18ft 8in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 28m (30yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • 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 and block paving.
  • There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The road is generally quiet.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located in front of the main entrance.

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Entrance (Main Entrance)

• This entrance is located at the front of the venue.
• The approach to the entrance has bollards.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
• There is an intercom at a height of 117cm.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 110cm.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 125cm.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors.
• The second set of doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 123cm.
• The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 192cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Entrance (To Seniors Corridor)

• This entrance is located at the left side of the venue.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is an intercom at a height of 122cm.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 122cm.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked or bolted.
• The locked door can be opened on request.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 87cm.
• The door has a medium visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 100cm.
• There is step-free access via ramp as you enter.
• The ramp has a slight gradient.
• The ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.

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Outside Access (Gymnasium)

• This information is for the entrance located to the left of the main entrance.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a small raised threshold in the doorway.

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Reception

• The reception is located to the left as you enter.
• The distance from the main entrance is 3m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 74cm.
• The reception has glazed screens.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 103cm to 120cm from the floor.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• Seating available in this area includes: benches.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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Room (Classroom JM)

• The room is located along the main school corridor.
• The distance from main entrance is 32m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
• There is no signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 122cm.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 84cm.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 120cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and stools.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
• Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles, a play area and a wash basin.
• There is background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Room (Sensory Room - Within Classroom JM)

• The room is located within classroom JM.
• The distance from main entrance is 42m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
• There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 75cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and stools.
• There is background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

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Changing Room with Adaptations (Within Classroom JM)

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• Location and Access View
  • The changing room surveyed is located within Classroom JM.
  • The distance from main entrance is 35m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
  • The door has no lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • Facilities available in the changing room include: a changing table/bench, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • The dimensions of the changing room are 222cm (width) x 221cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the toilet as you look at it, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 147cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 82cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 93cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 109cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The changing room has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 187cm from the floor.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Similar changing rooms are available in classrooms CS, KM, SH and RW.

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Changing Places

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• Location and access View
  • The facility is located to the right as you enter.
  • The facility is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is level access to the facility.
• Dimensions and features View
  • You do not need a key for the facility.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the facility are 245cm x 228cm (8ft x 7ft 6in).
  • The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on one side only.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 175cm (5ft 9in).
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • Drop down rails are provided.
  • As you face the toilet the drop down rail(s) is/are on the left.
  • The type of wash basin is fixed.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
  • As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
  • The facility has a non slip floor.
  • A functioning emergency alarm is not available.
  • It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from the floor).

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.
• Comments View
  • There are standard toilets available for staff and pupils only.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Gymnasium)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is written text, pictorial and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
  • There is pictorial, tactile and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the gymnasium entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter by the changing rooms.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is not a unisex toilet.
  • The toilet is unisex for people with disabilities and is also used also as a female toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 243cm x 186cm (7ft 12in x 6ft 1in).
  • There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 137cm (4ft 6in).
  • 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 an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are general domestic waste and sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a medium visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Additional Info

• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.

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• Comments View
  • While BSL is not used, Paget Gorman Signed Speech (PGSS) is used.
  • PGSS is an unaided augmentative sign system that supports language and communication. It is used in the UK and Ireland and enables practitioners to support children’s communication effectively.
  • It is, and can be, used flexibly at many levels in different settings:
  • with children with specific language impairment as a total communication system in language units/bases,
  • to support inclusion of children with speech, language and communication needs in mainstream education,
  • as a learning tool to support all children to access and understand curriculum vocabulary,
  • to support children whose first language is not English,
  • it is also taught to parents/carers as well as those working in education.