Access Guide
Summary
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Comments
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- This structure is additional classroom space used as required.
- There are 2 classrooms inside this structure.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- Hayes Campus/Coldharbour Lane is located off A4020 Uxbridge Road / A312 The Parkway, which is 4km (2.5 miles) north of M4 Junction 3, or 5km (3 miles) south of A40 following signs for Heathrow/Hayes/Southall/Yeading.
- Staff and Visitor parking is off Coldharbour Lane, along College Way, turning off at Townfield Doctors Surgery. Blue Badge parking is off College Way, turning into Damson Drive.
- For more information on Google directions please click here (opens new tab).
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By Bus
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- There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Hayes & Harlington.
- Hayes & Harlington, served by National Rail services out of London Paddington, is 2km (1.5 miles) from the campus.
- For more information on National Rail services please click here (opens new tab).
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By Underground
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- The nearest underground station is Northolt.
- Northolt Underground station, served by the Central Line, is 5km (3 miles) from the campus.
- For more information on Transport for London (TfL) Underground services please click here (opens new tab).
Useful Information
- This support is primarily available for those students with specific needs, learning difficulties and disabilities, including Dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia and Autistic spectrum disorders.
- To see more information on Learning Support please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: Uxbridge: 01895 471132; Hayes: 01895 853651.
- Email: [email protected].
- Deaf Support offers a cross College Service in Hayes and Uxbridge to support Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students on mainstream courses. The Centre is staffed by a team of professional and qualified Communication Support Workers (CSW) who can support you on your course and ensure you have full access to the curriculum. They are all fluent in British Sign Language (BSL) and will also provide note taking support. Deaf Support is located in Uxbridge: Room A010, extension x3308; and Hayes: Room L108, extension x3651.
- To see more information on Deaf Support please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01895 853336 (Minicom).
- Email: [email protected].
- Information on how to apply for a course online or by post.
- To see more information on How To Apply please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01895 853333.
- Email: [email protected].
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff and visitors within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is Blue Badge and Staff.
- The car park is located to the left of Townfield Extension, off Damson Drive.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Site/Campus Car Park (Blue Badge and Staff)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located to the left of Townfield Extension.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Townfield Extension / Business Development Units.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 7 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 250cm x 470cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The marked zone is 130cm wide.
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by staff and Blue Badge holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
- Payment cannot be made by phone.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is step free access from this car park.
- Buildings are not clearly signposted from this car park.
- There is not a campus map available within the car park.
- The nearest designated bay is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the entrance to the Business Development Units (photograph 2).
- The nearest designated bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the entrance to the Townfield Extension (photograph 6).
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Comments
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- There is an access gate between the car park and the Townfield Extension (photographs 6 and 7).
- The access gate open width is 111cm.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the right of the structure.
- This entrance gives access to the classrooms.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 84cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located to the right of the structure.
- There is/are 4 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
Outside Access (Rear Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the left of the structure.
- This entrance gives access to the classrooms.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 89cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located to the right of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the ramp.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Comments
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- The door opens towards you and must be opened from the inside.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step-free access throughout the building .
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Circulation
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- There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is vinyl.
- There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- There are seats without armrests at regular intervals.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
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Safe Place(s)
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- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
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Audio
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- This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
- The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located in the Business Development Units.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
- The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located in the Business Development Units.
