Access Guide
Introduction
- St John the Divine is a Church of England primary school which links with the surrounding communities in both Lambeth and Southwark. .
- As a school they aim to enable all pupils to progress to their highest level of achievement, so that they are equipped with appropriate skills, maturity and knowledge.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Vauxhall.
- The nearest underground station is Oval.
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- The bus stop is near the Camberwell New Road Entrance.
Opening Times (School Term-Time)
- Monday 08:45 - 15:15.
- Tuesday 08:45 - 15:15.
- Wednesday 08:45 - 15:15.
- Thursday 08:45 - 15:15.
- Friday 08:45 - 15:15.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
- The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 190cm x 570cm (6ft 3in x 18ft 8in).
- On street Blue Badge parking is located on Warham Street.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- Pay and display parking is available on Watham Street.
- The small school car park is for staff only.
Outside Access (Main Entrance - Warham Street)
- 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(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 122cm (4ft).
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Second set of doors
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- 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 107cm (3ft 6in).
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Comments
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- When the leaf is open on the second set of doors, the door width is 142cm.
Level Change (Main Entrance - Warham Street)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
Outside Access (Camberwell New Road Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the school.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in).
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Comments
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- This gate is only open between 08:45 and 09:00 in the morning, and 15:00 and 15:30 in the afternoon.
Outside Access (Office / Reception Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on the right past the main entrance.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open both ways.
- The doors are single width.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in) wide.
Outside Access (Year 1 and Year 3 School Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
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Comments
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- When the extension leaf is opened the door width is 130cm.
Level Change (Year 1 and Year 3 School 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 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.
Outside Access (Year 1 & Year 2 School Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
- The door(s) is / are light.
- The width of the door opening is 45cm (1ft 6in).
Reception
- The desk/counter is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is not level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Level Change (Office / Reception 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 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 (2cm - 10cm).
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are varied.
Level Changes
- There are many level changes throughout the school on the ground floor corridors.
- Most of the steps are shallow to moderate.
Other Floors (Main School)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Other
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- The services / areas on the floors which are not accessible are additional classrooms.
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Comments
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- There are three sets of stairs leading to the first floor.
Other Floors (Years 1 & 3 - Art Block)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3-4.
- There are 14 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 medium.
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Other
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- The services / areas on the floors which are not accessible are additional classrooms & standard toilets.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Standard Toilet(s) (Office / Reception)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The unisex toilets that were surveyed are located in the reception area.
- The unisex toilet(s) is/are 1m (3ft 3in) from the office/reception entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the unisex toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are bright.
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- A medium step leads into the office standard toilets.
- There are also standard toilets on the main corridor and in the art block.
Standard Toilet(s) (Children's)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the playground.
- The female toilet(s) is/are 26m (28yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the playground.
- The male toilet(s) is/are 27m (29yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- There are also children's toilets on the ground floor of the school.
Additional Info
- 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.
- Home visits / services are available.