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Introduction

• The school has a secondary building on Oakden Street to the rear of the main building.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Elephant & Castle.
• The nearest underground station is Kennington.

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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 to the left of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There is/are 0 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • 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.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The on-street parking in the area is reserved for resident permit holders during weekdays.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Reedworth Street.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The height of the intercom is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 178cm.
• Comments View
  • There is a small raised threshold which forms the track of the sliding gate in front of the entrance doors.
  • The gate is permanently held open in school hours.

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Outside Access (Car Park Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located to the right of the car park.
• 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 towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 128cm (4ft 2in) wide.

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Level Change (Car Park Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 139cm (4ft 7in).

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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 good.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is a touch screen.
• The touch screen is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• 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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Other Floors (Main Stairs)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G,1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the library and additional classrooms.

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Library

• The library is located on the first floor of the main building. There is a medium step to access this facility (see photograph 3).

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Outside Access (Pupil Entrance Gate)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Wincott Street.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The push pad or push button is 140cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 205cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located after the gate, leading down towards the classroom block.
  • 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 the right going up.

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Outside Access (Learning Resource Base - Year 5)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the new building, to the right on the path from the pupil entrance gate.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.

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Outside Access (Playground Link Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located from the playground to access the link between the original building and the new extension.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The width of the door opening is 105cm.

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Other Floors (Learning Resource Base)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are additional classrooms.

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Accessible Toilet (Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is 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 in the corridor to the right past 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 locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 96cm (3ft 2in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 152cm x 242cm (4ft 12in x 7ft 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 78cm (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 and waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not 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 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 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 good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Children's Toilets)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located off the main corridor.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the shared toilets are good.
• Comments View
  • There are similar children's toilets in other locations around the building, including on the first floor. There are separate staff toilets.

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Additional Info

• Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are available in Braille.
• Documents are available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is normally on duty.
• Staff are trained to BSL level (unknown at time of research).
• Home visits / services are not available.