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Overview

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• About View
  • Learning & Enterprise College Bexley is an inclusive Adult and Community Learning College, providing education, skills, and training to local communities across the London Borough of Bexley and beyond.
  • View information on opening times.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • There is on-street standard parking.
  • The nearest train station is Bexleyheath.
  • This station has step-free access.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
• Getting In and Around View
  • The most accessible entrance is also the main entrance.
  • There are 2 other entrances.
  • 2 of the other entrances have step-free access via ramp.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps: the corridor leading to the side entrance.
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
  • Floors 1 and 2 can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • Seating is available.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair.
  • There is a British Sign Language interpreter on duty.
  • The alternative formats documents can be provided in include: Braille (on request) and large print (on request).
  • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is a designated assistance dog spending area.
  • Staff receive the following training: disability awareness and equality training.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 4 toilets with adaptations.
  • The toilets with adaptations are located on the ground floor of the main building, along the corridor opposite reception, and in the Supported Learning Centre on the first and second floors.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • Ambulant toilet facilities are located in the standard toilets on the first floor of the main building.
  • Female step-free standard toilet facilities are located near the central stairs on the ground floor in the main building.
  • Male step-free standard toilet facilities are located near the rear stairs on the ground floor in the main building.
  • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the first and second floors of the Supported Learning Centre.
  • Shared standard toilet facilities with stepped access are located on the ground floor of Supported Learning Centre near the main entrance.
• Changing Places Facilities View
  • Changing Places facilities are located on the first floor of the Main Building, and the ground floor of the Supported Learning Centre.

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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the front of the venue.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 15m from the main entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is free for all users.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
  • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
• Public Parking View
  • On-street standard parking is available.

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Main Entrance

• This entrance is located at the front of the main building.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
• The ramp has a slight gradient.
• The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
• There is a handrail on the right going up.
• There are 2 steps as you enter.
• There are handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are 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 steps are clearly marked.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm-45cm.
• There are double automatic doors.
• The doors open towards you.
• One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
• The locked door can be opened on request.
• The width of the opening is 82cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low colour contrast.
• There is a second set of double manual doors.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 180cm.
• The doors have a high colour contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 125cm.

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Reception

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• Location View
  • The reception is located directly beyond the entrance doors.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 2m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access to the reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 90cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 72cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is patterned.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • 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: chairs without armrests and benches.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
  • There is step-free level access throughout walkways.
• Circulation View
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
  • Some flooring is patterned.
  • There may be background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • There is a slight ramp on entering the building from the rear entrance.

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Eating and Drinking (Café)

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• Location and Access View
  • The café is located along the corridor opposite reception, on the right.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
• Order and Payment View
  • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
  • The service counter was surveyed.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 89cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The card payment machine is at a height of 92cm.
  • The payment machine is at a fixed height.
• Service View
  • Full table service is not available.
  • Menus types include: wall-mounted.
  • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy and vegetarian.
  • The following are available: takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is some 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.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and high stools.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and high tables.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • 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.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located along the corridor opposite the reception desk.
• The distance from the main entrance is 8m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• There is a manual door along the most accessible route.

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• Standard Lift View
  • Floors G, 1 and 2 can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high colour 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 and Braille markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 80cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 109cm (width) x 135cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a mirror to aid reversing.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs (Central)

• The stairs are located along the corridor opposite the reception desk.
• Thr ground, first and second floors can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 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 steps are clearly marked.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 16cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm-45cm.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
• There are additional stairs at either end of the building.

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Changing Places (Hygiene Room First Floor - Main Building)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located on the first floor of the main building, along the corridor to the right when exiting 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 20m.
  • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • A RADAR key is required for access to this facility.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The width of the opening is 96cm.
  • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
  • The dimensions of the facility are 370cm (width) x 275cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
• Toilet Details View
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 310cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a wall sensor flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the wall above the cistern.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 46cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 112cm from the floor.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • There is no changing bench in this facility.
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
• Other Facilities View
  • There is a fixed height wash basin.
  • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 104cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser has a high colour contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 130cm from the floor.
  • A wide paper roll dispenser is not available.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer which requires hands to be inserted into the top.
  • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 93cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a long mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Main Building Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located along the corridor opposite reception.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 20m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 153cm (width) x 239cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 83cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 40cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 93cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 115cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a high colour contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 115cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 115cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a long mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a nappy/incontinence items bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 138cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Building (Supported Learning Centre)

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• Location and Route View
  • The Supported Learning Centre is at the rear of the Main Building and is accessed by exiting the side entrance of the Main Building.
  • This route has bollards.
• Access View
  • The main entrance facing Brampton Road was surveyed.
  • There are separate entrances to access the Cookery Room, Craft and Pottery Studios.
  • There is level access into the Cookery Room
  • The door to enter the Cookery Room is a single manual door that opens towards you, with a width of 90cm.
  • There is level access into the Craft and Pottery Studios
  • The door to enter the Craft and Pottery Studios is a single manual door, with a locked extension leaf, and a width of 90cm.
  • There is step-free level access into the building.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The width of the opening is 79cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
• Building information View
  • The Supported Learning Centre consists of classrooms, offices and a large hall.
  • View information on opening times.
  • The building has the following floors: Ground, 1 and 2.
  • Step-free access to other floors is via standard passenger lift.
• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • There may be background noise.
  • There is wayfinding signage.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • Seating available in the building includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Lift (Supported Learning Centre)

• The lift surveyed is located to the left of the entrance foyer.
• The distance from the Supported Learning Centre Main Entrance is 5m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.

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• Standard Lift View
  • The ground, first and second floors can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 1kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 89cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 110cm (width) x 200cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a mirror to aid reversing.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs (Supported Learning Centre)

• The stairs are located to the left of the entrance foyer.
• The ground, first and second floors can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 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 steps are clearly marked.
• 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-45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Changing Places (Supported Learning Centre)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located on the left as you enter via the main entrance.
  • 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 main entrance is 8m.
  • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • 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 colour contrast.
  • The width of the opening is 94cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
  • The dimensions of the facility are 390cm (width) x 270cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
• Toilet Details View
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 265cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a wall sensor flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the wall above the cistern.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is no dropdown grab rail for the toilet.
  • The toilet seat is 44cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 68cm 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 190cm.
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses the changing bench.
• Other Facilities View
  • There is a fixed height wash basin.
  • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 83cm 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 colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 105cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is no mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Supported Learning Centre - First Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor of the Supported Learning Centre, along the corridor to the left on exiting the lift.
  • The distance from the lifft is 18m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • 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 colour contrast.
  • The width of the opening is 94cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 153cm (width) x 219cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 83cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 90cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a low colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 87cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 97cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.