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Overview

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• About View
  • This is an Additional Support Needs (ASN) school.
  • Facilities available in the venue include: a dining room, classrooms, life skills kitchen, sensory room, soft play area, hydrotherapy pool and gardens.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • There is a drop-off point.
  • The nearest train station is Auchinleck.
  • The nearest bus station is Cumnock Bus Station.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.
  • There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair and mobility scooter charging facilities.
  • There is a designated safe space which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • The designated safe space is located within the sensory room.
  • British Sign Language Interpreters can be requested prior to your visit.
  • Documents are available in the following formats: large print, Makaton, different languages (on request), voice recognition CD (on request), audio (on request) and audio commentary.
  • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
  • Staff receive the following training: equality, autism awareness, manual handling, trauma informed, dyslexia training, Makaton.
• Related Access Guides View
  • View information on Barony Sports Village (opens new tab) .
  • View information on The Robert Burns Academy (opens new tab) .
  • View information on Lochnorris Primary School (opens new tab) .

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Opening Times

• Monday 09:15 - 15:15.
• Tuesday 09:15 - 15:15.
• Wednesday 09:15 - 15:15.
• Thursday 09:15 - 15:15.
• Friday 09:15 - 15:15.
• The hydrotherapy pool can be made available by arrangement on Wednesday evenings for pupils and their families.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 6 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located to the to the left as you enter near the hydrotherapy pool, to the right as you enter, off the Bute classroom.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • The shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located off the rear corridor.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • The Changing Places toilet facilities are located to the right as you enter.
  • The changing facilities which have adaptations are located to the left as you enter near the hydrotherapy pool.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located to the left as you enter near the hydrotherapy pool.

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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the front of the building, off Underwood Road.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac and block paving.
  • There are 15+ designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 250cm (width) x 500cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 30m from the building entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope.
  • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • The electric vehicle charging points are available in the ECC drop-off car park further along Underwood Road, before the staff car park.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
  • There are 2 electric vehicle charging points.
  • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 250cm (width) x 485cm (depth).
  • The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The charging points require tap and pay (contactless payment).
  • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a public car park located off Ayr Road.
  • The distance from the nearest Blue Badge bay to the Barony Sports Village entrance is approximately 190m.

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Drop-off Point

• There is a designated drop-off point available.
• The designated drop-off point is located in front of the entrance.
• There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.
• Three of the drop off bays are designated for Blue Badge holders, with dimensions of 245cm x 600cm and offer a 125cm wide hatched zone.
• The designated bays are clearly marked and signposted.

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Parking (Ayr Road - Main Public Parking)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located off Ayr Road.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac and block paving.
  • There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 250cm (width) x 500cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 550m from the entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes.
  • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is free for all users.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
  • There are 2 electric vehicle charging points.
  • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 250cm (width) x 500cm (depth).
  • The controls are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The charging points require tap and pay (contactless payment).
  • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop-off point available.
  • The designated drop-off point is located at the end of the car park.
  • There is no dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
• Public Car Parks View
  • This car park is over 500m from the entrance, although it is directly next to the some of the sports fields.

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Entrance

• This entrance is located at the front of the building.
• 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 are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 177cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double manual doors.
• The second set of doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 174cm.
• The second set of doors have a medium visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Reception

• The reception is located to the right as you enter the first set of doors.
• The distance from the first set of doors at the entrance is 1m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 75cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the desk.
• The reception has a television and glazed screens.
• There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
• There may be background noise in this area.
• The flooring is patterned.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
• 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: sofas.
• The seating is fixed.

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Dining Room

• The dining room is located ahead as you enter.
• There is step-free level access into the dining room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There are ceiling track hoists to the rear of the dining room.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
• The visual contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high.
• There may be background noise.
• Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There are ceiling track hoists within most classrooms.

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Kitchen (Life Skills)

• The kitchen is located at the rear of the building.
• There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
• 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 room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
• The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
• A height adjustable work surface is available.
• Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
• The hob is 91cm from the floor.
• A height adjustable hob is available.
• The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The sink is 91cm from the floor.
• A height adjustable sink is available.
• The sink has a lever mixer tap.
• Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a dishwasher, a washing machine, a tumble dryer, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
• The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher.
• Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
• The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Room (Sensory)

• The room is located off the rear corridor.
• The distance from the entrance is 60m.
• 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 85cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• The following areas have stepped access: a soft mat area.
• 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 with armrests, benches and stools.
• Furniture available in the room includes: coffee 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 not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a play area.
• There may be 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.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.
• There is a ceiling track hoist which covers all areas.

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Area (Soft Play)

• The soft play room is located off the rear corridor.
• There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into this area.
• There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 85cm.
• Facilities available in this area include: a soft play area.
• The following areas have stepped access: The soft play area, which can be bypassed using the powered overhead hoist that covers all areas.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
• Seating available in this area includes: benches.
• The seating is fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There may be background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There is a ceiling track hoist which covers all areas.

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Pool (Hydrotherapy)

• This is a therapy pool.
• There is step-free level access throughout this area.
• The following areas have stepped access: the male changing, and the showers due to child-safety gates.
• Access throughout this area may include slippery surfaces.
• Seating available around the pool includes: chairs with armrests and benches.
• There is not an emergency alarm at poolside.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Access into the water is via a ladder or steps.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The pool is staffed at all times.
• The following adaptations are available for disabled people: hydraulic hoist and wet side chair.

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Changing Room with Adaptations (Hydrotherapy Pool - Female Changing)

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• Location and Access View
  • The changing room surveyed is located through to the left as you enter.
  • The distance from the entrance is 20m.
  • 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 tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a medium 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 wash basin, a wheel-in shower, a ceiling tracking hoist which accesses some areas, a locker at a suitable height for a wheelchair user and a dry seat for changing.
  • The dimensions of the changing room are 296cm (width) x 400cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The wash basin is 70cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a twist turn mixer tap.
  • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 83cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 80cm from the floor.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The changing room has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 138cm from the floor.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • There is no shower seat, but one can be requested in advance.
  • The shower controls are push.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The hoist covers the changing bed and shower area and provides access out and into the pool.
    The male changing room is similar, with a hoist covering the changing room and pool.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Hydrotherapy Pool - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located through to the left as you enter.
  • The distance from the entrance is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens by sliding and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 150cm (width) x 225cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 65cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever 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 a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 83cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm 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.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 114cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 80cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is a further toilet with adaptations opposite this in the room signed 'Staff Changing'.
    It offers space for a wheelchair to manoeuvre, a wheel-in shower and a further door to the pool area.

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Changing Places (Both Sides Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located round to the right as you enter.
  • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
  • There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
  • The distance from the entrance is 25m.
  • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens by sliding and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 95cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • The dimensions of the facility are 305cm (width) x 425cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
• Toilet Details View
  • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however the left side is obstructed.
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 175cm.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 73cm.
  • There is a spatula flush on the right transfer side.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The vertical grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 79cm from the floor.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The changing bench is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the changing bench is 180cm.
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
• Shower Details View
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are push.
  • There is no shower seat, but one can be requested in advance.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it was tied up at the time of the survey.
• Other Facilities View
  • There is a height adjustable wash basin.
  • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
  • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 92cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 94cm from the floor.
  • A wide paper roll dispenser is not available.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 80cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The facility has a waste bin and a nappy/incontinence items bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is a similar Changing Places facility located further along the corridor.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

• Left Hand Transfer.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located round to the right as you enter.
  • The distance from the entrance is 20m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens by sliding and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 83cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 173cm (width) x 275cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 104cm (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 a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 81cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 70cm 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.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 92cm 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 95cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 98cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Shower with Adaptations (Hydrotherapy Pool)

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• Location and Access View
  • The shower surveyed is located through to the left as you enter.
  • The distance from the entrance is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the shower has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
• Dimensions and Features View
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are push.
  • There is a shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 46cm from the floor.
  • There is no mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The facility has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is a child-safe gate to access the pool from these showers, although step-free access is available via the female or staff changing rooms.

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Outdoor Spaces

• The following is available in this area: a playground with play equipment and gardens.
• Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac, rubber tarmac, grass, sand, decking and paving slabs.
• There are footpaths throughout.
• The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

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• Playground View
  • The following play experiences are available: swinging, sensory (visual, audible, or tactile) and social play.