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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include classrooms, cafe, dance/ exercise studio, staff offices.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include the Supported Learning Centre which contains classrooms, a hall and a social room. The cookery, craft and pottery studios have entrances directly from the outside.

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• Comments View
  • The Supported Learning Centre is a detatched building, located at the rear of the main building.
  • The centre opening hours vary according to the timetable of classes.
  • Please contact the centre for details.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the area.
• This venue is situated in Bexleyheath.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Bexleyheath.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located in front and to the rear of the main building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 5 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 370cm x 470cm (12ft 2in x 15ft 5in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 50m (54yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • 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 not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There are 3 bays in front of the main entrance and 2 at the far side of the rear car park.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
• The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
• The width of the door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in).

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• 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 double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in).

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in front of the main entrance.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on the right going up.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 136cm (4ft 6in).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in front of the main entrance.
• There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

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Outside Access (Main Building - Rear Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located facing the rear car park.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• 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 102cm (3ft 4in).

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• Comments View
  • There is a similar entrance at the left hand side of the building, facing towards the Supported Learning Centre.

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Level Change (Main Building - Rear Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
• There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

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• Comments View
  • The side entrance has an easy ramp to the right as you face the entrance and three steps to the left as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp and steps both have handrails to both sides.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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Other Floors (Central Stairs)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting level is medium.

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Other Floors (Rear Stairs)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting level is medium.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the centre of the building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
• The lift is 8m (26ft 3in) from main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 109cm x 135cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 5in).
• 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 not have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lift controls do have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is low.

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Eating and Drinking (Café)

• The cafe is located on the ground floor of the main building, to the left from reception.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the café entrance.
• The standard height for tables is 73cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are wall only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

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• Comments View
  • In addition to the daytime opening hours, the café is also open on weekday evenings 19.00 - 20.30 when classes are running.

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Changing Places (Main Building)

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• Location and access View
  • The facility is located on the first floor of the main building.
  • The facility is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the lift.
  • There is level access to the facility.
• Dimensions and features View
  • You do not need a key for the facility.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The dimensions of the facility are 260cm x 360cm (8ft 6in x 11ft 10in).
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The facility changing bench is free standing.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 187cm (6ft 2in).
  • The facility hoist is mobile.
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on one side only.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 165cm (5ft 5in).
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • Drop down rails are provided.
  • As you face the toilet the drop down rail(s) is/are on the left.
  • The type of wash basin is fixed.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
  • As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
  • The facility has a non-slip floor.
  • A functioning emergency alarm is available.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Main Building - Ground Floor)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left, at the end of the corridor opposite reception.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 153cm x 235cm (5ft x 7ft 9in).
  • 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are clinical waste, sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a mirror.
  • 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 a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder cannot 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).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) 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.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilets are located near the central stairs.
  • The female toilets are 10m (32ft 10in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilets are located near the rear stairs.
  • The male toilets are 8m (26ft 3in) from the the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • The photographs show the female and male toilets respectively.

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Outside Access (Supported Learning Centre - Cookery, Craft and Pottery Studios)

• This information is for the entrance located at the right of the Supported Learning Centre, facing the rear car park.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).

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• Comments View
  • Photograph 1 shows the covered walkway leading to the studios.
  • Photograph 2 shows the entrance to the cookery room.
  • The entrances to the crafts and pottery studios are also level and have a 90cm single door with a locked extension leaf (photograph 3).

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Outside Access (Supported Learning Centre - Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located facing Brampton Road.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).

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• Second set of doors View
  • The automatic doors are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The width of the door opening is 79cm (2ft 7in).

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Inside Access (Supported Learning Centre)

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system is available only on request.
• The system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are adjustable.

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• Comments View
  • Photograph 2 shows a typical classroom.
  • Adjustable height desks can be made available in any room on request.
  • Photograph 3 shows the hall on the first floor.
  • Photograph 4 shows the jewellery studio.
  • The cookery room (photograph 5) has a workstation with sink and hob at a lower height (80cm).
  • Photograph 6 shows the pottery studio.

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Other Floors (Supported Learning Centre)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Lift (Supported Learning Centre)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left of the entrance foyer.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
• The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Supported Learning Centre Main Entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 89cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 200cm (3ft 7in x 6ft 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 not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Changing Places (Supported Learning Centre)

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• Location and access View
  • The facility is located on the ground floor of the Supported Learning Centre, to the left of the foyer.
  • The facility is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Supported Learning Centre - Main Entrance.
  • There is level access to the facility.
• Dimensions and features View
  • You do not need a key for the facility.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door is 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • The dimensions of the facility are 360cm x 255cm (11ft 10in x 8ft 4in).
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The facility changing bench is free standing.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 180cm (5ft 11in).
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
  • The overhead hoist covers the changing bench and the toilet.
  • The sling is attached to the hoist by hook and loop.
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on one side only.
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 250cm (8ft 2in).
  • Wall mounted grab rails are not available.
  • Drop down rails are not provided.
  • The type of wash basin is fixed.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are not available at the wash basin.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
  • The facility has a non-slip floor.
  • A functioning emergency alarm is not available.
  • It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from the floor).
• Comments View
  • The toilet has an automatic wash and dry facility, operated by remote control handset.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Supported Learning Centre - Second Floor)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left as you exit the lift.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• 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 lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 155cm x 220cm (5ft 1in x 7ft 3in).
  • 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary, open waste paper bin and clinical waste disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • 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
  • There is a similar toilet in the same location on the first floor (photographs 3 and 4).
  • This toilet has the transfer space to the left.
  • The toilet flush is not on the transfer side.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Supported Learning Centre)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the first and second floors.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located to the right, off the entrance foyer.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Supported Learning Centre- Main Entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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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.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• The assistance dog toilet area is located in the car park.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.