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Introduction

• Related link Elm Court School Sports Hall.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/london-borough-of-lambeth/access-guides/elm-court-school-sports-hall
• Related link Elm Court School - Art & Technology Building.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/london-borough-of-lambeth/access-guides/elm-court-school-art-technology-building

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• Comments View
  • Elm Court is a special secondary school for students with learning difficulties with associated social and communication needs.
  • Many of their students have autism.
  • They aim to provide a creative and practical learning environment with a focus upon achievement and the development of citizenship and life skills.

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Location

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

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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 on both sides of the front entrance.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There is/are 0 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • Blue Badge holders should call in advance to reserve a space.

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Outside Access (Main Gate)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the school.
• There is 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(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 134cm (4ft 5in).

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not 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(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
• The width of the door opening is 142cm (4ft 8in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 126cm (4ft 2in).
• Comments View
  • This entrance leads to the lower ground floor and school reception.

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Level Change (Main 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 4 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.
• The steps do not have handrails.

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Reception (School)

• 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 medium.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG-UG-M-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 bright.
• Comments View
  • There are 3 sets of stairs within the main building.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located off the main corridor.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-UG-M-1-2-3.
• The lift is 13m (14yd 8in) from the student entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 150cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 11in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in 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 not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Outside Access (Student's Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
• 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(s) automatically (towards you).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 144cm (4ft 9in).

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• Comments View
  • This entrance leads to students reception and upper ground floor.

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Level Change (Student's Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located to the left 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.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 104cm (3ft 5in).
• 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 4 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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Reception (Students)

• The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the students' 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 bright.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service.
• 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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Eating and Drinking (Refectory)

• The following information is for the refectory.
• The cafe is located on the upper ground floor.
• 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 12m (13yd 4in) from the lift.
• The standard height for tables is 69cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Takeaway cutlery is not available.
• Drinking straws are not available.
• Menus are hand held and wall.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are available in large print.
• Picture menus are 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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Level Change (Refectory)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located on the main corridor.
• There is/are 8 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are bright.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
• There is a lift to access this area/service.
• The lift does bypass the step(s).

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• Comments View
  • These steps lead from the lower ground floor to the upper ground floor and refectory.

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Changing Places

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• Location and access View
  • The facility is located on the upper ground floor.
  • The facility is 33m (36yd 3in) from the lift.
  • There is level access to the facility.
• Dimensions and features View
  • You do not need a key for the facility.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The dimensions of the facility are 245cm x 400cm (8ft x 13ft 1in).
  • The facility changing bench height is fixed.
  • The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
  • The length of the bench is 190cm (6ft 3in).
  • The facility hoist is mobile.
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on one side only.
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 159cm (5ft 3in).
  • Wall mounted rails are not available.
  • Drop down rails are not provided.
  • The type of wash basin is fixed.
  • Wall mounted hand rails are not available at the wash basin.
  • Disposal facilities are not available.
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
  • The facility has a non slip floor.
  • A functioning emergency alarm is not available.
  • It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from the floor).

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Toilet with Adaptations (Lower Ground Floor)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) 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 11m (12yd 1in) from the student entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located off the main corridor.
  • 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 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door weight is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 168cm x 210cm (5ft 6in x 6ft 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 96cm (3ft 2in).
  • 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 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 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • 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 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.
• Comments View
  • There is a similar accessible toilet next door with a right sided lateral transfer space of 96cm.

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Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor)

• 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 13m (14yd 8in) from the lift.
  • The accessible toilet is located off the main corridor.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• 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 twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The door weight is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 197cm x 222cm (6ft 6in 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 127cm (4ft 2in).
  • 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 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There are not mirrors.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • 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 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.
• Comments View
  • There are similar accessible toilets on the second floor.

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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 Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The unisex toilets that were surveyed are located on the upper ground floor.
  • The unisex toilet(s) is/are 13m (14yd 8in) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet(s).
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • There are additional standard toilets on the first and second floors.

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Additional Info

• Staff do 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.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.
• Home visits / services are available.

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• Comments View
  • Some of the staff are trained in Makaton.