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Overview

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• About View
  • This is a secondary school.
  • Facilities available in the venue include: meeting rooms, classrooms, dining/assembly halls/seating area, library and adjoining leisure centre.
  • View information on opening times.
• 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 Kilmarnock.
  • The nearest bus station is Kilmarnock 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, this may include the use of a lift.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the central rows of seating in the central seating area.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • Levels A, B and C can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
• 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.
  • There is a designated safe space which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • The designated safe space is located on Level A, and there is an additional designated safe space to the rear right on Level B, over the link bridge next to room B32.
  • British Sign Language Interpreters can be requested prior to your visit.
  • Documents are available in the following formats: Braille (on request) and large print (on request).
  • There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
  • Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
  • Staff receive the following training: equality training.
• Related Access Guides View
  • The William McIlvanney Leisure Centre adjoins at the rear of the building.
  • View information on William McIlvanney Leisure Centre (opens new tab) .

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:00 - 16:00.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 16:00.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 16:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 16:00.
• Friday 08:00 - 16:00.
• Please click here for information on opening times.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 10+ toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located to the right as you enter, and throughout the building on all levels.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • Some toilets with adaptations are marked as 'staff only'.
  • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the right as you enter, and on the upper levels.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • There are changing facilities with adaptations in the adjoining William McIlvanney Leisure Centre, please refer to the separate guide for details.

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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the front of the building.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac and block paving.
  • There are 7 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 470cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 125cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 25m from the entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is free for all users.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop-off point available.
  • The designated drop-off point is located in the bays surrounding the car park.
  • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.

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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 is an intercom at a height of 106cm.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open towards you.
• There is a push pad at a height of 95cm.
• The width of the opening is 143cm.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 95cm.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors.
• The second set of doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 147cm.
• The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 95cm.
• 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 distance from the entrance is 5m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 111cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
• The reception has mirrors, glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
• There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
• The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
• The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 133cm to 155cm from the floor.
• There may be background noise in this area.
• 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: sofas and stools.
• Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
• Some seating is fixed.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
• The following areas have stepped access: central seating rows in the stepped seating area.
• Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• There is a low visual contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of walkways.
• Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
• There may be background noise.
• Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests, sofas, benches and stools.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Room (Meeting)

• The room is located to the right as you enter, beyond reception.
• The distance from the entrance is 15m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is no 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 87cm.
• 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 flooring is patterned.
• 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 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 television with subtitles.
• There may be background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Dining Room

• The dining room is located beyond the entrance foyer.
• There is step-free level access into the dining room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests, sofas, benches, stools and high stools.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables, picnic tables, high tables and long 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, with unshaded light sources.

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Theatre

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• Theatre Information View
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Auditorium View
  • The most accessible route to the auditorium has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access to a row of seating.
  • The following rows have stepped access: all rows after the first row of seating.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Seating available includes: benches.
  • The theatre is located just beyond the entrance foyer.

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Room (Level A - Safe Space)

• The room is located to the rear right of the building, beyond the dining hall.
• The distance from the entrance is 65m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is no 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 86cm.
• 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.
• Some flooring is patterned.
• The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables and coffee tables.
• Some seating is fixed.
• 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 television with subtitles.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Room (Level B - Meeting - Safe Space)

• The room is located on Level B, round to the left from the lift and over the link bridge.
• The distance from the lift is 175m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• There is 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 84cm.
• 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 sofas.
• 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 not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Library (Level C)

• There is step-free level access throughout the library.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• The flooring is patterned.
• The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
• Seating available in the library includes: chairs without armrests and stools.
• Furniture available in the library includes: tables and long tables.
• Some seating is fixed.
• Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This library is able to provide material in the following formats: large print, ebook and ejournal.
• Auxiliary aids available in this library include: coloured overlays and headsets.

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Counter (Library - Level C)

• There is step-free level access to the counter.
• The height of the counter is 110cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• The counter has windows and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
• The flooring patterned.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located round to the right as you enter.
• The distance from the entrance is 75m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• The Levels A, B and C are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a high visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 90cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 93cm (width) x 202cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a low visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing and a visual floor indicator.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Stairs (Right Side)

• The stairs surveyed are located round to the right as you enter, near the lift.
• There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
• The Levels A, B and C can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps have low visual contrast markings and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are not easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 18cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Stairs (Central Seating)

• The stairs surveyed are located near the central seating area.
• The Levels A, B and C can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have a handrail on the left going up.
• The handrail is easy to grip.
• The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• There are handrails on both sides for the stairs between Levels B and C.
• All handrails are embedded into a wall recess.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level A - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located round to the right as you enter, beyond the lift.
  • The distance from the entrance is 80m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 160cm (width) x 305cm (depth) and there is 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 90cm (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 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 high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 98cm 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 96cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 90cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade, and unshaded light sources.