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Lambeth College - Brixton Centre - W Block

56 Brixton Hill, Brixton, London, SW2 1QS

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Introduction

  • Comments View
    • W Block is a classroom block located at the rear of the main building (B Block).
    • It is possible that this block will be removed as part of the site redevelopment.
    • This is expected to be completed in 2017.
    • Please contact the centre for details.

Location

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

Opening Times

  • Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Parking (Staff and Blue Badge Holder Students)

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the rear of B Block, off Horsford 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 with assistance.
    • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
    • 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
    • There is one 'reserved' bay in the car park, which is sometimes used for Blue Badge holder students or visitors, by pre-arrangement.
    • The route from the parking bays to B Block, involves part of the car park which has a steep slope.

Outside Access (Horsford Road Entrance Gate)

  • This information is for the entrance located to the right of the vehicle entrance.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • The main door(s) open away from you (push).
  • The doors are single width.
  • The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
  • The door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in) wide.
  • Comments View
    • This gate leads to a second security gate into B Block and also a path leading to the nursery, canteen and W Block.

Level Change (Horsford Road Entrance Gate)

  • There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
  • The ramp or slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
  • The ramp or slope is steep.
  • 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 clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are shallow.
  • The steps do not have handrails.
  • The ramp or slope does not bypass the step(s).
  • Comments View
    • The shallow step can be avoided by entering using the vehicle access, although this is also a steep slope.

Level Change (Route to canteen and W Block from car park / entrance gate)

  • There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
  • The ramp or slope is located on the path through the car park.
  • The ramp or slope is easy.
  • There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
  • The step(s) is / are located from the car park to the paved area in front of the canteen and W Block.
  • 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 clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are shallow.
  • The steps do not have handrails.
  • The ramp or slope does not bypass the step(s).
  • Comments View
    • The canteen and W Block can be approached through the car park.
    • There is also a protected path which has been created with temporary barriers at the side of the car park.
    • On the day of our visit, the path had less than 100cm clear width in places.
    • This would prevent a wheelchair user turning to mount the shallow step straight on.

Outside Access (Classroom Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located facing the canteen.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • The main door(s) open away from you (push).
  • The doors are single width.
  • The door(s) is / are light.
  • The door opening is 79cm (2ft 7in) wide.

Level Change (Classroom Entrance)

  • There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
  • The ramp or slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp or slope is moderate.
  • The ramp or slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the left going up.
  • The width of the ramp or slope is 134cm (4ft 5in).
  • There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
  • The step(s) is / are located at the bottom of the ramp.
  • 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 clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are shallow.
  • The steps do not have handrails.
  • The ramp or slope does not bypass the step(s).

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does not play background music/noise.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • Comments View
    • Both classrooms have moveable tables and chairs.
    • The chairs do not have armrests.

Accessible Toilet

  • There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
  • Comments View
    • The nearest accessible toilet is located on the ground floor of the main building (B Block).

Standard Toilet(s)

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 generally on duty.
  • This service can be requested.