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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include : Main Block - LG - Classrooms G - Dining Halls, Accessible Toilet, Classrooms 1 - Classrooms 2 - Classrooms Drama Wing - G - Sixth Form Coffee Bar 1 - Sixth Form Dining Hall 2 - Drama Studio.
• Related link Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School B Block.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/london-borough-of-lambeth/access-guides/bishop-thomas-grant-catholic-secondary-school-b-block
• Related link Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School A Block.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/london-borough-of-lambeth/access-guides/bishop-thomas-grant-catholic-secondary-school-main-building-a-block

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• Comments View
  • The drama wing is at the rear of c block.
  • Because of the steep slope, the floor levels of the two wings do not match up.
  • There is also a covered bridge linking c block with the sports hall.
  • The building operates a one-way system, with separate staircases for up and down routes.

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Friday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Location

• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Streatham.
• The nearest underground station is Tooting Bec.

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Parking (Staff and Blue Badge)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is located in front of A and D blocks.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 250cm x 490cm (8ft 2in x 16ft 1in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 6m (6yd 1ft) 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.
  • 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 is a further area of car parking to the right after the vehicle entrance gate.
  • The drive linking this car park with the main car park and other buildings is steep.

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Outside Access ('Up' Stairs Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building facing B Block.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.

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• Comments View
  • This entrance opens onto the stairs for the 'up' route.

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Level Change ('Up' Stairs Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading to the entrance from both directions.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• 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 1 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 shallow.
• The steps do not have handrails.
• The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).

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Outside Access ('Down' Stairs Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located to the left of the building leading from the access road.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in) wide.

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• Comments View
  • This entrance leads to the two dinng halls and to the stairs used for the 'down' route.

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Level Change ('Down' Stairs Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located on the access road leading to the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is/are located to the left as you face the entrance.
• There is / are 6 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.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

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  • There is an easy slope on the path leading to the entrance from the left.
  • This can only be reached using the steep access road.
  • There is a further medium, unmarked step in front of the doors.
  • This is not bypassed by the slope.

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Outside Access (Drama Wing Ground Floor Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located leading from the lower car park into the ground floor of the drama wing.
• 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 75cm (2ft 6in) wide.

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• Comments View
  • This entrance gives access to the sixth form coffee bar.

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Level Change (Drama Wing Ground Floor Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading from the main car park through the lower car park towards the building.
• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is / are located leading from the upper car park, towards the drama wing.
• There is / are 15+ 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.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

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• Comments View
  • From these steps there are several terraces with entrances directly into the drama wing stair lobby and the sixth form dining room on the first floor.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played in the dining halls.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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• Comments View
  • Photo 2 shows the drama studio on the second floor of the rear wing.
  • The studio has pull-out bleacher seating.

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Other Floors ('Down' 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 not 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.
• Other View
  • The services / areas on the floors which are not accessible are classrooms, drama studio, and the sixth form dining room.
• Comments View
  • There are similar stairs serving the 'down' route and also in the drama wing.

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Level Change (Roof Terrace Link)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading from the roof terrace between the buildings up to the drama wing.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is / are located leading from the roof terrace up the main c block building.
• There is / are 6 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.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).

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  • The access to this roof terrace is from a half-landing on the main c block 'down' stairs.
  • It links with level 2 of the drama block, at the same level as the drama studio.

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Eating and Drinking (Dining Hall)

• The following information is for the refectory.
• Full table service is not available.
• 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.
• All tables are permanently fixed.
• All chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the 'down' stairs entrance.
• The standard height for tables is 72cm.
• 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
  • The are two dining halls each with a similar serving counter.

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Eating and Drinking (Sixth Form Dining Hall)

• The following information is for the refectory.
• Full table service is not available.
• 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 20m (21yd 2ft) from the drama wing ground floor entrance, using the stairs.
• The standard height for tables is 74cm.
• 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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  • There is also a small sixth form coffee bar on the ground floor of the drama block.
  • This is 5m from the ground floor entrance.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Dining Hall)

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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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 8m (8yd 2ft) from the 'down' stairs entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right on entering the right hand dining hall.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 92cm (3ft).
  • The door weight is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 120cm x 270cm (3ft 11in x 8ft 10in).
  • 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 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • 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 in the cubicle.
  • The emergency alarm is fully functional.
  • 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 both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There are not mirrors.
  • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The hand dryer is 120cm (3ft 11in) high.
  • 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 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 bright.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Sixth Form Coffee Bar)

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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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 10m (10yd 2ft) from the drama wing ground floor entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located towards the rear of the coffee bar.
  • There is level access to this 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 lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door weight is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 135cm x 220cm (4ft 5in 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 67cm (2ft 2in).
  • 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 an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency 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 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 both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There are not mirrors.
  • 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 cannot 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 grab rails and wall is fair.
  • There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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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 either side of the 'down' stairs entrance.
  • The female and male toilets are 2m (2yd 7in) from the 'down' stairs entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There are additional male and female standard toilets within c block, off the dining hall and also off the sixth form coffee bar.

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Additional Info

• Staff do not 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 on the grass around the car parking areas.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.