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Summary

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• Service View
  • Nido Volans Centre Lambeth is located on Gipsy Road, in the Norwood area of the London Borough of Lambeth.
• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; a reception, peace room/quiet room, meeting room, staff offices, numerous classrooms, canteen, changing places, toilets with adaptations, and standard toilets.
  • Services / Facilities within the grounds include; a playground and outdoor seating areas.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • There is a/are Changing Places toilet(s) located to the rear left of Classroom 5, located to the right as you enter the canteen. There are further Changing Places located to the rear right of the college atrium, and to the right as you enter the corridor leading towards the rear of the building beyond the canteen, but these were out of order at the time of survey (March 2025).
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located immediately to the left as you enter the building through the main entrance (opposite the reception desk); and to the left, between the college atrium and the canteen.
  • Female standard toilet facilities are located to the right as you enter the corridor leading towards the rear of the building beyond the canteen (students only), and to the rear of the building, along the corridor to the right at the bottom of the rear stairs (staff only).
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located to the rear of the building, along the corridor to the right at the bottom of the rear stairs and down the steps (students only). Male staff members should use either of the toilets with adaptations instead.
  • Shared standard toilet facilities are located on the first floor, to the right at the top of the rear stairs beyond the therapy office.
  • Accessible shower facilities are located within the Changing Places.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Nido Volans Centre Lambeth is located on Gipsy Road, in the Norwood area of the London Borough of Lambeth.
  • There is no on-site parking available. Outside the venue, there are 2 on street Blue Badge bays located on Benton's Lane, and one on Gipsy Road. There is unmarked and unrestricted standard on street parking located on Gipsy Road and Benton's Lane; however this is very limited.
• By Bus View
  • There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
  • The nearest bus stop is approximately 300m to the west of the venue, on Norwood High Street (Southbound) and Elder Road (Northbound), at the end of Gipsy Road. Northbound buses run towards Brixton; southbound buses run towards Anerley.
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• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is West Norwood.
  • West Norwood station is approximately 0.4 miles away, providing direct rail links to London Bridge, London Victoria and Beckenham Junction.
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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 210cm x 650cm (6ft 11in x 21ft 4in).
  • The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Benton's Lane and Gipsy Road.
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There are 2 on street Blue Badge bays located on Benton's Lane, and 1 on Gipsy Road.
    
  • There is unmarked and unrestricted standard on street parking located on Gipsy Road and Benton's Lane; however this is very limited.

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Approach (From Gipsy Road - Accessible Route)

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is block paving.
  • There is step-free access on the approach.
• Step(s) View
  • The site access gate on this route is double width (with one gate locked), and opens manually away from you (push) to a width of 95cm. There is an intercom and key card reader when entering the site, at a height of 109cm and 102cm respectively. There is a gate release button when exiting the site at a height of 164cm.
• Comments View
  • Please note that Gipsy Road, on which the venue is located, has a steep gradient.

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Approach (From Gipsy Road - Standard Route)

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is block paving.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) on the approach.
  • There is/are 3 unmarked step(s), with no handrails.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The site access gate on this route is single width, and opens manually away from you (push) to a width of 97cm. There is an intercom and key card reader when entering the site, at a height of 141cm and 135cm respectively. There is a key card reader when exiting the site at a height of 110cm. There is one 9cm-high step on this gate's threshold, in addition to the three steps beyond the gate leading up to the main entrance described above.
• Comments View
  • Please note that Gipsy Road, on which the venue is located, has a steep gradient.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, facing Gipsy Road.
  • This entrance gives access to the reception foyer on the ground floor.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'London South East Colleges - Nido Volans: Entrance and Reception'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 144cm (4ft 9in).
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 137cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • There is a push pad/button to exit the main automatic doors.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 109cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 97cm.
  • There is an open gap into the porch area in front of the door, with a width of 116cm.

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located to the right as you enter through the main entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are moderate to good.
  • The height of the reception counter is 108cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a lowered section of the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 74cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the desk.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • There is a touch screen.
  • The touchscreen(s) is/are between the heights of 77cm and 89cm.
  • There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is tiles.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
  • There is bench seating and single seats without armrests.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
• Comments View
  • The clear knee recess under the lowered section of the counter is 68cm high.

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Inside Access

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• Access and Circulation View
  • There is step-free access throughout the majority of the building.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl, tiles and laminate.
  • There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
  • Dementia friendly signage is provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • The designated place of safety is located in the Music Room - "Peace Room", which is located to the left as you enter the building through the main entrance.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music/sound.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Safe Place: Music Room - "Peace Room"

• The Safe Place: Music Room - "Peace Room" is located to the left as you enter the building through the main entrance, opposite the reception.
  
• The door to the room opens away from you (push) to a width of 77cm.
  
• The room has low pile carpet flooring and chairs with armrests on both sides for seating.
  
• Furniture can be moved to enable a 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user.
  
• The room contains a variety of musical instruments.

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Meeting Space

• The Meeting Space is located to the left as you enter the building through the main entrance, opposite the reception.
  
• The door to the room opens inwards to a width of 76cm.
  
• The room contains desks with a surface height of 72cm and a clear underside space of 69cm. There are standard chairs without armrests and riser recliner chairs with armrests. The flooring consists of low pile carpet.
  
• The room has a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space.

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Eating and Drinking (Dining Hall)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the canteen.
  • The canteen is located straight ahead as you enter the building through the main entrance, through the college atrium.
  • There is step-free access to the canteen.
  • For access there are double manual doors which may be difficult to open.
  • The doors open towards you (pull), and have an opening width of 158cm. There is a key card reader to enter the room at a height of 118cm, and to exit at a height of 119cm.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is a buffet counter and table service (on request only).
  • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Menu types include; handheld picture menus, written wall menus, picture wall menus and menu boards.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
  • Takeaway cups are available.
  • Adapted cups are available.
  • Adapted cutlery is available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • This area does play background music.
  • Background music is only played at certain times, the volume can be adjusted if requested.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 89cm.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 71cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 69cm.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 71cm.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • The type of flooring in this area is laminate.
  • There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Lighting levels can be adjusted by a member of staff upon request.
  • One height-adjustable dining table is available.

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Other Floors (Front Stairs - Access to Staff Room and Lecturer's Room)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are for staff only.
  • The stairs are located to the rear left of the reception foyer as you enter the building through the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 6m from the main entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are G and 1.
  • There are 13 steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps is 23cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is not a landing.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
• Other Information View
  • The room(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the Staff Room and Lecturer's Room.

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Other Floors (Rear Stairs - Access to Therapy Office and Standard Shared Toilet)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are for staff only.
  • The stairs are located to the rear of the building, at the far end of the corridor leading beyond the canteen.
  • The stairs are approximately 65m from the main entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are G and 1.
  • There are 12 steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps is 23cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
• Other Information View
  • The area(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the Therapy Office and Standard Shared Toilet.

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Step(s) (Access to West Wing)

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• Stepped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located to the rear of the building, to the left as you enter the corridor leading beyond the canteen.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the west wing.
  • There is/are 14 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.

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Step(s) (Access to Standard Male Toilets - Rear Corridor)

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• Stepped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located to the right at the end of the rear corridor, leading down to the standard male toilets.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the standard male toilets.
  • There is/are 2 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps are 24cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.

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Outside Access (Access to Outdoor Facilities - From Canteen)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the left as you enter the canteen.
  • This entrance gives access to the outdoor facilities.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 114cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are light.
  • The width of the door opening is 94cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
  • There is a door release button to exit through the first set of doors at a height of 189cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located on the threshold of the first set of doors.
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 3cm.

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Outside Access (Access to Outdoor Facilities - From Rear Corridor)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the building, to the left as you enter the rear corridor from the canteen.
  • This entrance gives access to the outdoor facilities.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 103cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 98cm.
  • There is a door release button to exit the building through this entrance at a height of 103cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located on the door's threshold.
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 3cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Step(s) (Outdoor Facilities - Terrace to Lower Level)

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• Stepped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located by the side of the building, leading down from the terrace to the main lower level of the outdoor facilities.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the main lower level of the outdoor facilities from the terrace.
  • There is/are 13 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps are 29cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

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Outdoor Facilities

• The outdoor facilities consist of a playground with play equipment and an outdoor terrace seating area.
  
• The playground has a tarmac, rubber tarmac and artificial grass surface, and can be accessed externally from Gipsy Road through double automatic gates (with one leaf locked) that open to a width of 155cm. Access through these gates can be arranged by contacting the venue in advance, and avoids the steps down from the terrace.
  
• There is then a slope with a slight gradient down into the playground from the gates.
  
• There are picnic benches with fixed seating in the playground and on the terrace, some of which are adapted with spaces for wheelchair users. The picnic benches have a surface height of 72cm and a clear underside space of 69cm.
  
• The terrace has a block paved surface.

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Changing Places (Classroom 5)

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• Location and Access View
  • The facility is located to the rear left of Classroom 5, located to the right as you enter the canteen.
  • The facility is approximately 54m (59yd 2in) from the the main entrance.
  • The facility is in addition to standard and accessible toilets.
  • The facility is not located close to other managed facilities (e.g. reception or service counter).
  • There is level access into the facility.
  • The facility surveyed is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • You do not need a key for the facility.
  • There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
  • There is pictorial, written text and Makaton signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • The width of the door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The dimensions of the facility are 440cm x 266cm.
  • The ceiling height is at a minimum of 2.4m.
  • There is a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
  • The facility has a non-slip floor.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor is high.
• Toilet Details View
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 221cm (7ft 3in).
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 200cm (6ft 7in).
  • Dropdown rails are provided.
  • As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There are no vertical grab rails for the toilet.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 51cm (1ft 8in).
  • There is an elbow pad flush.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 80cm.
  • The toilet has a lid obstructing the back rest/cistern/wall.
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
  • There is an emergency alarm for the toilet.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 192cm (6ft 4in).
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
  • The overhead hoist covers all areas in the cubicle.
• Shower Details View
  • There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
  • The seat/chair is height adjustable.
  • Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
  • The visual contrast between the shower rails and wall is high.
  • There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
  • The visual contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall is high.
• Other Facilities View
  • A privacy screen is available.
  • The type of wash basin is adjustable.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are not available at the wash basin.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser is not at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 114cm.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • The height of the hand dryer is 118cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a/are female sanitary, clinical waste and pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
  • There is an emergency alarm for the facility.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
  • There is not a coat hook.
  • There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There is an additional height-adjustable free standing changing bench in the facility.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Reception - Left Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located immediately to the left as you enter the building through the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial, written text and Makaton signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The visual contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 203cm x 218cm (6ft 8in x 7ft 2in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 161cm (5ft 3in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side (on top of the cistern).
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a push button flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the right.
  • There is not a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary, nappy/incontinence items bin and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 181cm and 181cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet does not have a backrest or a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is high.
  • 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).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 93cm (3ft 1in).
  • The visual contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The visual contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 85cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer requires hands to be inserted into the top.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The visual contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Between College Atrium and Canteen - Left Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left, between the college atrium and the canteen.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 23m (25yd 6in) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial, written text and Makaton signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 97cm (3ft 2in).
  • The visual contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 147cm x 211cm (4ft 10in x 6ft 11in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 79cm (2ft 7in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 143cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 101cm (3ft 4in).
  • The visual contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 70cm (2ft 4in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The visual contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 97cm.
  • 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 104cm (3ft 5in).
  • The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer requires hands to be inserted into the top.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The visual contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female toilet is located to the right as you enter the corridor leading towards the rear of the building beyond the canteen (female students only).
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 43m from the main entrance.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 81cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There are additional staff-only standard female toilets located to the rear of the building, along the corridor to the right at the bottom of the rear stairs.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The male toilet is located to the rear of the building, along the corridor to the right at the bottom of the rear stairs, then down the steps (students only).
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 72m from the main entrance.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 81cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Male staff members should use either of the toilets with adaptations instead.