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Lilian Baylis Technology School

323 Kennington Lane, Kennington, Kennington, SE11 5QY

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 12 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located throughout the school on all floors.
    • The transfer space varies between toilets with adaptations.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located throughout the school on all floors.
    • Gender neutral step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor of the school.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Shower facilities with adaptations are located in the toilet with adaptations on the ground floor, to the right of the school.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the left side of the school.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 445cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 186cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 72m from the entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff and Blue Badge holders only.
    • 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.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The approach to the entrance has bollards.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 84cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 82cm.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 165cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 117cm.

Reception

  • Location View
    • The reception is located ahead and to the left as you enter.
    • The distance from the entrance is 12m.
  • 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 70cm.
    • The reception has screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 138cm to 158cm from the floor.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
    • 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: sofas and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables and high tables.

Getting Around

  • 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 the majority of circulation routes.
    • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
    • There may be background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Transfer Both Sides)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, to the right side of the school.
    • The distance from the entrance is 26m.
  • 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 pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 78cm.
    • 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.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 305cm (width) x 233cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however the left side is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space on the left is 130cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • The lateral transfer space on the right is 145cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the right transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rails have a low colour contrast.
    • There are dropdown grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown grab rails have a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 46cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 50cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a push tap.
    • The wash basin and tap cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm 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 cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 90cm 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 114cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • There is a wheel in shower in the cubicle.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 42cm from the floor.
    • There are grab rails for the shower.
    • The grab rails for the shower have a low colour contrast.
    • There are dropdown rails for the shower.
    • The dropdown rails for the shower have a low colour contrast.

Eating and Drinking (Dining Room)

  • Location and Access View
    • The dining room is located on the ground floor, to the left as you enter the school.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There are double manual doors.
    • The doors open towards you.
    • The doors require effort to open.
    • 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 78cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
    • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • Order and Payment View
    • This area has counters where food and drink can be ordered and a payment counter.
    • The service counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located to the far right side of the dining room.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 94cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has a television and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The height of the tray rail is 85cm.
    • The payment counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located to the far left side of the dining room.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 91cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The payment machine is portable.
  • Service View
    • This area also has staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
    • Full table service is not available.
    • Menu types include: countertop.
    • 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.
    • Seating available in this area includes: stools.
    • Seating is fixed.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: height adjustable tables.
    • The tables are fixed.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Stairs (Main)

  • The stairs are located to the far left side of the school.
  • The ground, first and second floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
  • 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 not between 30cm-45cm.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located to the right of the reception.
  • This lift is a platform lift.
  • The distance from the entrance is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • The ground, first and second floors are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a low visual contrast.
  • The lift does not have a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift was out of use at the time of the survey (May 2026).

Outdoor Spaces

  • About View
    • The following is available in this area: a playground.
  • Getting Around View
    • There are no footpaths.
    • Surface types include: artificial grass, concrete and tarmac.
    • There is seating available for people to rest.
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.