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K Block

Rush Green Campus, Dagenham Road, Romford, Essex, RM7 0XU

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About this venue

K Block houses the Young College provision for 14-16 year olds.

Access Guide

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Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • The College campus is located to the south of Rush Green, 2 miles south of the A12 and 4 miles north of the A13.
      From the A12 at Romford turn south onto Mawney Road and follow the road for about 800m. Turn left on to St Edwards Way. At the roundabout take the fourth exit so that you double back on yourself down the other side of St Edwards Way. At the next roundabout take the third exit. You will pass under the railway bridge before coming to another roundabout. At this roundabout, take the fourth exit on to Oldchurch Road and then take the third left on to Dagenham Road. Follow the road across the A124 and continue down the road for about 600m. The College will be on your right.
      Limited free parking is available for visitors.
    • There is limited free parking available for visitors in the Visitor Car Park, located by the Jubilee Building. This car park is accessible.
      There is a second car park for Staff and Students located by the Fitness Centre. This car park has more Blue Badge Bays but is for permit holders only.
  • By Bus View
    • The campus is served by the 174 bus between Dagenham, Marsh Way and Harold Hill.
      The nearest bus stop is the Barking and Dagenham College (Stop T) stop on Dagenham Road. This stop is serviced by the 174.
  • By Train View
    • Romford is the nearest station, located about 1.5 miles away. The 174 bus which stops outside the college campus can be alighted from the Romford Station (Stop t) stop on South Street.
  • By Underground View
    • The nearest underground station is Dagenham East Station which is about 1.5 miles away. The nearest station serviced by the 174 bus is Dagenham Heathway, located about 2.4 miles away from the campus.
  • Useful Links View

Useful Information

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There are 0 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • 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 loose chippings.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height is 358.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • There are designated parking bays available in the Staff Car Parks, Student Car Park 1 and next to the Bramley Building.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 158cm (5ft 2in).
  • Second Set of Doors View
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is / are single.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
    • The ramp is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
    • The ramp does not have handrails.

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

Accessible Toilet

  • There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
    • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The accessible toilet is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
    • The accessible toilet is located on the right hand side of the building.
    • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is a unisex toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The door is locked by a twist lock.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
    • The door weight is heavy.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 182cm x 208cm (5ft 12in x 6ft 10in).
    • Floor manoeuvring space is not clear in the accessible toilet.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
    • The lateral transfer space is 170cm (5ft 7in).
    • There is not a dropdown rail.
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • The tap type is lever.
    • There is not a mixer tap.
    • The emergency alarm is not fully functional.
    • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
    • There is not a coat hook.
  • Position of Fixtures View
    • Wall mounted 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 are not mirrors.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The towel dispenser is 125cm (4ft 1in) high.
    • 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 sink.
    • The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
    • The contrast between the grab rails 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 fair.
    • The lighting levels are bright.
  • Comments View
    • The toilet is designated as the standard female toilet.

Standard Toilet(s)