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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include teaching rooms, meeting rooms, staff offices, atrium cafe.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The campus is located off Kingston Hill (A308), which links Kingston Town Centre to the A3. The A3 links the M25 Junction 10 to central London.
  • There are car parks available for permit holders only. Visitor parking can be made available but must be arranged in advance. Blue Badge parking is also available on campus.
• By Bus View
  • The K3 and 85 buses run along Kingston Hill and there are bus stops directly outside the campus. The University run a free intersite bus service for students, staff and visitors. The KU1 and KU3 buses stop on the campus.
• By Train View
  • The closest train station is Norbiton station. Bus K3 stops at Station Road (Stop NY), close to the station.
• Useful Links View
  • Please see the University website directions to the campus page.
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  • Please see the Transport for London website for more information on local public transport.
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  • Please see the University website for more details on the Intersite bus service.
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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 8417 7314.
• Email: 0)20 8417 7314.
• To see more information on Accommodation Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 8417 7311.
• Email: 0)20 8417 7311.
• To see more information on Admissions Service please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0844 855 2177.
• Email: 0844 855 2177.

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Site/Campus Car Park (G)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located between Kenry House and the Education Building.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Kenry House, Education Building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • 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 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 363cm x 460cm (11ft 11in x 15ft 1in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders and permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are 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 level access to the car park from the Education Building.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Education Building.
  • The nearest designated bay is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Education Building.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 117cm (3ft 10in).
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 134cm (4ft 5in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 131cm (4ft 4in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Comments View
  • There is a key card reader at this entrance placed at 115cm high which is only required when the building is closed.
  • There are 2 sets of identical automatic doors at this entrance.

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Outside Access (First Floor Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the first floor, to the left of the building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 118cm (3ft 10in).
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 132cm (4ft 4in).
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 108cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 108cm (3ft 7in).

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Outside Access (Alternative First Floor Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the first floor to the right of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 122cm (4ft).
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 137cm (4ft 6in).
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 4 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.

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Outside Access (Second Floor Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the second floor, at the rear of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 123cm (4ft).
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 138cm (4ft 6in).
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 121cm (3ft 12in).
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 101cm (3ft 4in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
  • The width of the ramp is 148cm (4ft 10in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 4 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
• Comments View
  • The ramp and steps lead down to the bridge leading to this entrance.

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Eating and Drinking (Atrium Café)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the café.
  • The café is located in the atrium.
  • There is step-free access to the café.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
  • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Menu types include; written wall menus.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
  • Plastic/takeaway cups are available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Adapted cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • This area does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 91cm.
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 72cm.
  • There are also coffee tables and sofas.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 34cm.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • The type of flooring in this area is tiles.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • All chairs are at a height of 45cm without armrests.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building.
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written and pictorial directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right of the building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3, 4.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby on all floors.
• The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
• The lift is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Other Floors (Atrium)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
  • The stairs are located in the main atrium of the building.
  • The stairs are approximately 15m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Other Floors (Side)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3, 4.
  • The stairs are located to the right of the building, beyond the lifts.
  • The stairs are approximately 11m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • There is an identical set of stairs to the left of the building approximately 27m from the main entrance (as shown in photographs 5, 6, 7 and 8).

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Accessible toilet facilities are located on all floors of the building.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on all floors of the building.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Ground Floor - Right Side of Building)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right of the building beyond the lifts.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards (automatically).
  • The door is push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 100cm from floor level.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 142cm x 214cm (4ft 8in x 7ft).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 141cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is fair.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 85cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a flip down baby change table available.
  • The height of the baby change table is 84cm.
• Comments View
  • There are similar accessible toilets located in the same position on all floors of the building.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (First Floor - Left Side of Building)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the first floor, to the left of the building.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 172cm x 218cm (5ft 8in x 7ft 2in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 106cm (3ft 6in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin, a waste disposal bin and storage items.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 142cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 103cm (3ft 5in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is fair.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 84cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is fair.
• Comments View
  • There are similar accessible toilets located in the same position on all floors to of the building.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located on the ground floor, to the left of the building.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 24m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • It was not possible to access the female toilet.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
  • The ambulant toilet does not have vertical wall mounted grab rails.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • The ground floor standard male toilets are shown in photographs 1, 2 and 3.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The female and male toilets are located on the fourth floor, to the left of the building.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 32m from the lift.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • It was not possible to access the female toilet.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
  • The ambulant toilet does not have vertical wall mounted grab rails.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The fourth floor standard male toilets are shown in photographs 4, 5 and 6.

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Standard Shower

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located on the first floor, to the left of the building by the standard toilets.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • There is a deep step to access the shower cubicle.