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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include : G - dining hall, classrooms for reception and year 1. 1 - ICT, hall, classrooms for years 2 and 5. 2 - science room, hall, classrooms for years 3, 4 and 6.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include the nursery and school house.
• Related link Hill Mead Nursery.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/london-borough-of-lambeth/access-guides/hill-mead-primary-school-nursery

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Brixton.
• The nearest underground station is Brixton.

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Opening Times

• Monday 07:30 - 15:10.
• Tuesday 07:30 - 15:10.
• Wednesday 07:30 - 15:10.
• Thursday 07:30 - 15:10.
• Friday 07:30 - 15:10.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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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 at the front of the buildings, off Moorland Road.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • The car park has an automatic gate which is operated by staff after contact via the intercom.
  • The intercom would require a user to leave a vehicle to reach it.
  • There is unrestricted on-street parking in Moorland Road outside the venue.

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Outside Access (Entrance Gate)

• This information is for the entrance located to the left of the vehicle entrance, off Moorland Road.
• 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 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.

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Level Change (Entrance Gate)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.

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Outside Access (Pupil Entrances)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front and rear 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 75cm (2ft 6in) wide.

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• Comments View
  • There are two pupil entrances at the front of the building and two similar entrances at the rear.
  • The entrances open onto half landings of the staircases, between the ground and first floors.

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Level Change (Pupil Entrances)

• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is / are located to the left of the entrances.
• 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.

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• Comments View
  • There is a further deep step in the doorways.
  • The front entrances have the handrail to the right.
  • The rear entrances have the handrail to the left.

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Outside Access (Reception Class 1 Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
• There is 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 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.

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Outside Access (Reception Class 2 Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the left side of the building.
• 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 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.

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Level Change (Reception Class 2 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 the right going up.

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Outside Access (Reception Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front 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 towards you (pull).
• The doors are single width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in) wide.

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Level Change (Reception 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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Reception

• The desk is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the reception entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is high (110cm+).
• The desk has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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  • There is some seating with armrests available in the reception area.

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Inside Access

• There is 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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• Comments View
  • The ground floor hall is also used as the dining room.

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Other Floors

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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 medium.
• Other View
  • The services / areas on the floors which are not accessible are the upper years classrooms, halls, staff areas, and the standard pupil toilets.
• Comments View
  • There are four similar staircases, at the four corners of the building.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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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 at the rear left of the building, off the staircase.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the rear right of the building, off the staircase.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The unisex toilets are located to the left, off the hall.
  • Unisex toilets are 20m (21yd 2ft) from the reception entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
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  • The ground floor unisex toilet is used by adult visitors (picture 3).
  • There are additional unisex children's toilets on the ground floor near the reception classrooms (picture 4).

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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.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.

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  • Some of the learning support staff are trained in Makaton.