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Introduction

• Related link Hill Mead Primary School.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/london-borough-of-lambeth/access-guides/hill-mead-primary-school

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  • The nursery is located within the grounds of Hill Mead Primary School.
  • The standard nursery entrance is from Hill Mead Drive.
  • There is an alternative accessible route from the playground of the main school.

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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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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.
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  • There is not a designated drop off point.
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  • 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 (Nursery Main Entrance Gate)

• This information is for the entrance located off Hill Mead Drive.
• 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 away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 98cm (3ft 3in) wide.

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Outside Access (Nursery Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located off the entrance courtyard at the rear 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 72cm (2ft 4in) wide.

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  • The half leaf can be unlocked to give a total opening width of 108cm.

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Level Change (Nusery Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is/are located in the doorway.
• 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 medium height.
• The steps do not have handrails.
• The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).

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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance Gate)

• This information is for the entrance located off the main playground.
• 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 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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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear of nursery garden.
• 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 70cm (2ft 4in) wide.

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  • The half leaf can be opened to give a total door opening width of 108cm.

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Level Change (Accessible 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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Outside Access (Front Playground Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the conservatory.
• 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 light.
• The door opening is 79cm (2ft 7in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are single width.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in) wide.
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  • The second set of doors is from the conservatory to one of the playrooms.

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Level Change (Front Playground Entrance)

• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is / are located at the first door.
• 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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  • There are a further two medium unmarked steps leading to the second door.
  • These steps have a handrail to the left.

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Inside Access

• There is 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 bright.

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  • There is level access to the main play room and dining area, but steps down to the conservatory at the front of the building which leads into the front playground.

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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) (Children's Toilets)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The unisex toilets are located at the rear of the building.
  • Unisex toilets are 3m (3yd 10in) from the accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
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  • There is also an adult unisex toilet off the staff room.

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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.