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Explore Learning - Crayford

Sainsbury's, Stadium Way, Crayford, Kent, DA1 4HW

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Introduction

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    • Explore Learning is a tutorial centre for children age 5 - 14 of all abilities.
    • Totorial sessions start at 15.00 on weekdays, and 10.00 at weekends.
    • Opening hours on bank holidays and during school holidays will vary.
    • Please check the centre website for further details.

Opening Times (Office Hours)

  • Monday 11:00 - 20:00.
  • Tuesday 11:00 - 19:00.
  • Wednesday 11:00 - 19:00.
  • Thursday 11:00 - 19:00.
  • Friday 11:00 - 20:00.
  • Saturday 10:00 - 18:00.
  • Sunday 10:00 - 16:00.

Location

  • The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
  • This venue is situated in Crayford.
  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest mainline station is Crayford.

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • The car park is located in front of the supermarket.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • There is/are 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 240cm x 480cm (7ft 10in x 15ft 9in).
    • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
    • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 42m (45yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
    • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop off point.
    • The drop off point is located to the front right of the store.
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    • There is a level surface between the drop-off point and the route to the main entrance.
    • There are ultra-rapid EV charging points available. Each point has a touchscreen located between 126cm and 133cm from the ground. The card reader for payment is 87cm high.
    • Parking is for Sainsbury's customers only and is limited to 4 hours.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the supermarket.
  • There is level access into the venue.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 280cm (9ft 2in).
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    • There are two identical sets of doors here leading in from the east and west of the car park.
    • There are security detectors and automatic barriers to enter the store beyond the entrance. These have a minimum opening width of 168cm.

Outside Access (Centre Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located 70m from the supermarket entrance, to the right and past the tills.
  • There is level access into the venue.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • The door opening is 300cm (9ft 10in) wide.

Reception

  • The desk is 2m (2yd 7in) from the centre entrance.
  • There is level access to reception from the entrance.
  • The reception desk is medium height.
  • The desk does not have a lowered section.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
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    • Within the reception is the secure gate to enter the teaching area.
    • The gate is light and 84cm wide.

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
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    • Some of the chairs are height adjustable.
    • There are coloured keyboard and screen overlays for children with dyslexia.
    • Special computer hardware, such as a large button keyboard, is available by prior arrangement.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
    • There is pictorial, tactile and Braille signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The accessible toilet is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the centre entrance.
    • The accessible toilet is located at the rear left of the teaching area.
    • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is a unisex toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
    • The door weight is heavy.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 210cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 11in).
    • There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
    • The lateral transfer space is 87cm (2ft 10in).
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • The tap type is push.
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
    • It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
    • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
    • There is not a coat hook.
  • Position of Fixtures View
    • Wall mounted rails are available.
    • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the left.
    • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • There are mirrors.
    • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm (1ft 5in).
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • There is a sink.
    • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
    • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • The lighting levels are bright.
  • Comments View
    • The accessible toilet also serves as the standard unisex facility.

Standard Toilet(s)

Additional Info

  • Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
  • Documents can be requested in Braille.
  • Documents can be requested in large print.
  • A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
  • This service can be requested.