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Summary

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• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; Learning Support (LRC) and The School of IT and Computing.
  • There is level access to the ground floor via Townfield Extension.
    Level access to the first and second floors is via the Townfield lift, and through Townfield.
    Level access on the second floor is via the Learning Centre (LRC) on the Townfield second floor.
    Please see the separate guides for these buildings for further information on accessibility.
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  • Townfield link (new tab) - click here.
  • Longmead link (new tab) - click here.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Female standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor near the entrance from Townfield Extension, and on the first floor, in the stairwell.
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located on the first floor, in the stairwell.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • 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).
• By Bus View
  • There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
• By Train View
  • 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).
• By Underground View
  • 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).

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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].

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is Staff and Visitor Car Park.
  • The car park is located to the right of The Campus, off College Way.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Staff and Visitor)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the right of The Campus, off College Way.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Townfield and More Energy Fitness Centre.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height is 200cm (6ft 7in).
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is not 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.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Staff Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the rear of the campus, off college way via the staff and visitors car park.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are R Block / The House.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height is 200cm (6ft 7in).
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by staff.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are not clearly presented.
  • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • 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.

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Outside Access (Rear Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the campus buildings.
  • This entrance gives access to ground floor.
  • 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/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 105cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • 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.

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Entrance (Townfield Extension)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the left of the Townfield Extension The Pavilion (Refectory), near The Campus Kitchen.
  • This entrance gives access to ground floor.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'R Block'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do 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.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 163cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Comments View
  • Access from Townfield Extension The Pavilion (Refectory) is shown in photograph 4.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is not step-free access throughout the building .
  • There is stepped access to the first and second floors. Level access to the first and second floors is via the Townfield lift, and through Townfield. Level access on the second floor is via the Learning Centre (LRC) on the Townfield second floor.
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors/walkways.
  • There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.

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Ramp(s) or Slope(s)

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• Ramped/Sloped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a ramp/slope located near the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is used to access standard female toilets, room R0010.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.

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Entrance (Townfield First Floor)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the first floor of the Townfield building.
  • This entrance gives access to first floor.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do 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.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 143cm.
• Comments View
  • Level access at this entrance is via the Townfield lift, and through Townfield.

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located to the left after the entrance from the Townfield Extension, through the doors.
  • The stairs are approximately 4m from the Townfield Extension entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • 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 extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are low to moderate.
• Other Information View
  • The service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the first and second floors.
    Level access to the first and second floors is via the Townfield lift, and through Townfield.
    Level access on the second floor is via the Learning Centre (LRC) on the Townfield second floor.
• Comments View
  • There are refuge points on the landings on the first and second floors (photograph 7).

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Entrance (Second Floor Townfield LRC)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the second floor of the Townfield building in the Learning Centre (LRC).
  • This entrance gives access to second floor rooms R2.01 - R2.05 and R205a.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 115cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 163cm.
• Comments View
  • Level access is via the Townfield lift, and through the Learning Centre (LRC).

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
• The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located in the Townfield building, or on the ground floor near the internal entrance to Longmead.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female toilet is located on the ground floor, ahead from the entrance from the Townfield Extension, on the left.
  • There is ramped/sloped access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m from the main entrance.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • There are standard male toilets on the first floor.

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Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located ahead from the first floor entrance, along the corridor and through the doors on the left.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 17m from the first floor entrance.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • The standard male toilets were out of use at the time of survey.