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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include : B - 2 gyms G - reception, classrooms, changing rooms 1 - main hall, chapel, sacristy and chaplain's room, classrooms 2 - library, classrooms 3 - classrooms.
• 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 - C Block.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/london-borough-of-lambeth/access-guides/bishop-thomas-grant-catholic-secondary-school-c-block

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• Comments View
  • The sports hall, which is linked to A Block and C Block, was in use for exams on the day of our survey (March 2016) and not available to be surveyed.

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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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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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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 (Pedestrian Gate - Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the end of Belltrees Close.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main door(s) open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.

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• Comments View
  • This gate is to the left of the vehicle entrance gate.

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Level Change (Pedestrian Gate - Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located after the gate towards the main building.

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• Comments View
  • This slope is bypassed if arriving by car.

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Outside Access (Pedestrian Gate - Hill Path Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located leading from Hill Path.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The door opening is 98cm (3ft 3in) wide.

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• Comments View
  • This gate is unlocked and held open at the start and end of the school day only.
  • It opens into the playground used by the lower school.
  • Hill Path is a footpath which links Streatham Common North and Valley Road.

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Level Change (Pedestrian Gate - Hill Path Entrance)

• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is / are located immediately after the gate, leading down to the playground.
• There is / are 13 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.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front right of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 134cm (4ft 5in) wide.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.

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Level Change (Pupil Access Route)

• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is / are located leading from the car park level up to the left hand side of A Block.
• There is / are 8 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 deep.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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  • After the steps, there is a stepped ramp down with 6 medium steps to the rear playground.
  • The steps of the stepped ramp are not clearly marked.
  • There are no handrails.
  • This route is used to link the car park/pedestrian entrance from Belltrees Close with the playground at the rear of A Block where the pupil entrances are located.

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Outside Access (Pupil Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the lower school playground to the rear of A Block.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.

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  • This entrance opens onto the stairs off the foyer.
  • There is also a second pupil entrance with 160cm wide manual, light doors which open outwards.
  • This entrance opens onto the staircase to all levels.

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Level Change (Pupil Entrance)

• 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 7 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.

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  • There is a further medium marked step at the doorway.
  • There are 10 similar medium, unmarked steps at the pupil entrance from the playground to the main staircase.

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Level Change (Link Between Upper and Lower Playgrounds)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located at the end of the building.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is / are located next to the building.
• 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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Outside Access (Basement Pupil Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the upper school playground.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 115cm (3ft 9in) wide.

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Level Change (Basement Pupil Entrance)

• 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.

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Reception

• The desk is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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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 varied.

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• Comments View
  • The chapel is located on the first floor and can be opened up to the main hall with folding doors.

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Level Change (Access to Classrooms and Standard Toilets)

• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is / are located in the main ground floor corridor.
• There is / are 3 step(s) to the area / service.
• The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is / are medium height.
• The steps do not have handrails.

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  • There are steps from the corridor to the main stairs and the male standard toilets.
  • There are multiple similar level changes in the corridors.

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Level Change (Bridge Link to Sports Hall)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading from Block A, past the gyms to the sports hall.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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Other Floors (Main Stairs)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are B-G-1-2-3.
  • 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.
• Other View
  • The services / areas on the floors which are not accessible are classrooms.
• Comments View
  • There is a second staircase off the foyer which accesses floors G-1-2-3 only (photo 2).
  • The pupil entrances from the playground arrive at a half landing on both sets of stairs.

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Standard Changing Room

• There are standard changing rooms available.
• The standard changing room is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room is 16m (17yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing rooms are located on level G, off the balcony overlooking the gym.
• Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
• There is not level access to the shower facilities.
• The shower cubicle(s) / area is / are accessed via a shallow step.

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• Comments View
  • There is level access to the changing rooms from the main entrance but not the pupil entrances.
  • There is no level access between the changing rooms and the sports facilities.

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Level Change (Gyms)

• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is / are located through doors to the right of the foyer.
• There is / are 15+ step(s) to the area / service.
• The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
• 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.

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• Comments View
  • The two gyms are at basement level.

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Accessible Toilet

• 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 main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left of the foyer.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is not a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from reception.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door weight is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 290cm (4ft 11in x 9ft 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 70cm (2ft 4in).
  • 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 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 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There are mirrors.
  • 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 50cm (1ft 8in).
  • 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 110cm (3ft 7in) 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 placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• 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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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the corridor to the right of the foyer.
  • The female toilets are 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the corridor to the right of the foyer.
  • The male toilets are 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • There are additional female and male toilets on level 1.

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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.