Access Guide
Introduction
- At the time of our visit (February 2016) the new school buildings were under construction.
- The buildings described here are expected to be demolished when the new school is completed in October 2016.
- The main access is temporarily located on Woodmansterne Road, but will revert to Stockport Road on completion.
Location
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Streatham Common.
- The nearest underground station is Tooting Broadway.
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 not available.
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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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- There is standard on street parking with no marked bays located on Woodmansterne Road.
Outside Access (Main Gate)
- This information is for the entrance located on Woodmansterne Road.
- 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(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 142cm (4ft 8in).
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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 (with one leaf locked).
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 152cm (4ft 12in).
Outside Access (KS2/Reception)
- This information is for the entrance located to the left after the main gate.
- There is not 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 heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).
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Comments
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- There is an identical entrance directly opposite this one for more classrooms and the school office.
Level Change
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 123cm (4ft).
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Comments
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- At the time of our visit (March 2016) this ramp was due to be altered and extended to make it less steep.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the KS2/Reception entrance.
- There is not level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is a touch screen.
- The touch screen is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
Outside Access (KS1 Classrooms)
- This information is for the entrance located at the rear 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 light.
- The width of the door opening is 65cm (2ft 2in).
Level Change (KS1 Classrooms)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 132cm (4ft 4in).
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service(s).
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are varied.
Level Change (Classrooms)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located in the doorway.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- 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.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
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Comments
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- Some classrooms have a ramp or step in the doorway.
Level Change (Access to Library Building)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located at the rear of the building in the 'quad' area.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 108cm (3ft 7in).
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located in the 'quad' area.
- There is/are 3 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 (11cm - 17cm).
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
Standard Changing Room
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 44m (48yd 4in) from the KS1 classroom entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located at the rear of the school building.
- There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
- Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
- There is level access to the shower facilities.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- 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 approximately 31m (33yd 2ft) from the KS1 classroom entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located off the main corridor.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 123cm x 270cm (4ft x 8ft 10in).
- There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is not a lateral transfer space.
- The tap type is twist/turn.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- There is not an emergency alarm.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 111cm (3ft 8in).
- 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
- There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) 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 bright.
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Comments
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- There is a drop-down rail to the left of the toilet.
Standard Toilet(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 and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the rear of the school building.
- The female and male toilets are 44m (48yd 4in) from the KS1 classroom entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The unisex toilets that were surveyed are located off the main corridor.
- The unisex toilet(s) is/are 7m (7yd 1ft) from the KS2 entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are bright.
Additional Info
- Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available 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 cannot be requested.