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Overview

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• About View
  • This is a primary school.
  • Facilities available in the venue include: classrooms, learning spaces and meeting rooms, with adjoining dining and sports facilities within the shared campus.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue shares a car park which has Blue Badge parking available.
  • There is a drop-off point.
  • The nearest parking is located off Ayr Road (main public car park).
  • 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).
  • The main public car park is located off Ayr Road where the coach drop-offs are also made. This car park is over 500m away, over the river bridge with some slopes along the route.
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
  • The most accessible entrance is the via the shared entrance at campus main reception, which then links through to the primary school.
  • There is also a step-free entrance at the rear of the building, and a further internal link entrance on the first floor.
  • 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 stepped seating area.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • The ground and first floors 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 and mobility scooter charging facilities.
  • Additional equipment which can be borrowed or hired includes: manual hoists which may be available upon request from the adjoining Hillside School.
  • There is a designated safe space which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • The designated safe space is located in the tented area, or meeting room.
  • Documents are available in the following formats: Braille (on request), large print, Makaton, different languages (on request), audio and audio commentary.
  • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
  • Additional facilities/services include: phone charging points.
  • Staff receive the following training: equality, autism awareness, trauma informed, dyslexia training, Makaton.
• Related Access Guides View
  • View information on The Robert Burns Academy (opens new tab) .
  • View information on Barony Sports Village (opens new tab) .
  • View information on Hillside School (opens new tab) .

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:50 - 14:50.
• Tuesday 08:50 - 14:50.
• Wednesday 08:50 - 14:50.
• Thursday 08:50 - 14:50.
• Friday 08:50 - 14:50.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 4 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located to the left between the sets of entrance doors, and throughout the first floor.
  • 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 throughout the first floor.
  • The shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located throughout the first floor.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • The Changing Places toilet facilities are located on the first floor, off the rear corridor.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • There are further Changing Places, toilets with adaptations and male and female toilets within the Robert Burns Academy and the Barony Sports Village where dining and sports facilities are shared. Please refer to the separate access guides 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, 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 on the left as you enter the car park off Underwood Road, in front of the building.
• There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.
• There is a clearly signed and marked designated Blue Badge drop-off bay nearest the building which offers a marked hatched zone to the side and front.

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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 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 113cm.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 162cm.
• 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 automatic doors.
• The second set of doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 161cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.

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Reception

• The reception is located ahead 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 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.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Entrance (Lochnorris Link)

• This entrance is located to the right beyond reception.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 100cm.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance.
• The doors open away from you.
• The width of the opening is 172cm.
• The doors have a high 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 172cm.
• The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located through to the left before the second set of link entrance doors.
• The distance from the Lochnorris link entrance is 15m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
• The ground and first floors 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 a low 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 95cm (width) x 203cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a medium 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, a hearing assistance alarm system and a visual floor indicator.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs

• The stairs surveyed are located through to the left before the second set of link entrance doors.
• There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
• The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails 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 were even at the time of the survey.

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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: the central rows of seating beside in the stepped seating area.
• 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, sofas, benches and stools.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Room (Ground Floor - Meeting)

• The room is located to the right beyond the first set of Lochnorris link doors as you enter.
• The distance from the Lochnorris link entrance is 5m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• 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 medium 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 with armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There may be background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Changing Places (First Floor - Transfer Both Sides)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located off the rear corridor on the first floor, round to the right from the lift.
  • 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 lift is 50m.
  • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility 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 by sliding and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 91cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • The dimensions of the facility are 290cm (width) x 410cm (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 they are obstructed.
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 94cm.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 166cm.
  • 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 medium visual contrast.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The dropdown rails have 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.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 78cm 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 within 10cm from the floor.
• 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 medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 95cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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 81cm 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 facility has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 174cm from the floor.
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the left at the second set of Lochnorris link entrance doors.
  • The distance from the building entrance is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • 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 94cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 185cm (width) x 225cm (depth) and there is 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 115cm (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 71cm 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 cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 94cm 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 85cm 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 have a medium visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

• First Floor.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the rear right of the first floor.
  • The distance from the lift is 85m.
  • 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 and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 95cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 176cm (width) x 230cm (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 105cm (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 medium visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a medium 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 medium 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 73cm 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 medium visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 95cm 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 a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Outdoor Spaces

• The following is available in this area: a playground.
• Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac.
• There are footpaths throughout.
• The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the lower playground areas.
• There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.