Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School - Infants Building.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/london-borough-of-lambeth/access-guides/corpus-christi-catholic-primary-school-infants-building
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Brixton or Herne Hill.
- The nearest underground station is Brixton.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
- The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 195cm x 670cm (6ft 5in x 21ft 12in).
- On street Blue Badge parking is located on Trent Road.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- Standard marked parking bays are located on Trent Road.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- There is only one on street parking blue badge bay.
Outside Access (Main Gate)
- This information is for the entrance located on Trent Road.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The bell is not 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 240cm (7ft 10in) wide.
Outside Access (Front Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
- The doors are single width.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The door opening is 95cm (3ft 1in) wide.
Level Change (Front Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
Outside Access (Rear Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main 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 140cm (4ft 7in).
Level Change (Rear Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- 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 to the right as you face the entrance.
- There is / are 3 step(s) to the area / service.
- There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are deep.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
Inside Access
- There is not 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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Comments
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- The reception for this building is located in the nearby Infants Building.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
- 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 medium.
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Comments
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- There are stairs to the rear of the building that can also be used to access the first floor. However, they only have handrails on the right and are not clearly marked.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located outside the rear of the building.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
- The lift is 24m (26yd 9in) from the main gate.
- Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 95cm x 148cm (3ft 1in x 4ft 10in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not 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 controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
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Comments
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- The lift is located outside, to the left of the rear entrance.
- To access the lift you will need to overcome the rear entrance level change.
- Please note, the lift only gives access the lower area of the first floor as there are deep steps leading to the raised area to the rear of the first floor (see the first floor level change section for more details).
Level Change (First Floor)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located between the lift and the hall.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 118cm (3ft 10in).
- There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
- The step(s) is / are located to the left as you exit the lift on the first floor.
- There is / are 6 step(s) to the area / service.
- The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are deep.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
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Comments
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- The stairs give access to the first floor upper level.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is located on the first floor.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door weight is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 166cm x 228cm (5ft 5in x 7ft 6in).
- 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 98cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is not a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is not an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are mirrors.
- 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 not a hand dryer.
- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 grab rails 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 medium.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the left as you enter.
- The female and male toilets are 8m (8yd 2ft) from the front entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Additional Info
- 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 cannot be requested.
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Comments
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- Junior Building will be closed until September 2024 due to roof maintenance.