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Introduction

Services / facilities within the building include a sensory room.
Services / facilities within the grounds include Jessop Primary School.
Related link Jessop Primary School.
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Location

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

Opening Times

Monday 08:30 - 16:30.
Tuesday 08:30 - 16:30.
Wednesday 08:30 - 16:30.
Thursday 08:30 - 16:30.
Friday 08:30 - 16:30.
Saturday Closed.
Sunday Closed.

Parking

The venue does not have its own car park.

Public Car Parks View
- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
On Street Blue Badge Parking View
- On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
- The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 200cm x 660cm (6ft 7in x 21ft 8in).
- On street Blue Badge parking is located on Lowden Road.
On Street Standard Parking View
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- Standard marked parking bays are located on Lowden Road.
Drop-off Point View
- There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located on Lowden 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 automatically (away from you).
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 106cm (3ft 6in) wide.

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 78cm (2ft 7in) wide.
Comments View
- The main gate is opened internally via the children's centre staff.

Level Change (Main Entrance)

There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
The ramp or slope is located between the two sets of doors.
The width of the ramp or slope is 106cm (3ft 6in).

Inside Access

There is level access to the service(s).
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
The lighting levels are medium.

Level Change (Access to the Playground)

There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
The ramp or slope is located to the rear of the children's centre, leading out to the playground.

Comments View
- The playground is accessed via a set of heavy double doors, that are held open when the play area is in use.

Accessible Toilet

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

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 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter.
- 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The door weight is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 300cm (4ft 11in x 9ft 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
- 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 not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are mirrors.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
- 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 poor.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.

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 are located to the left as you enter.
- Unisex toilets are 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Baby Change Facilities View
- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the standard unisex toilets.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 91cm (2ft 12in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.