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Aramark Catering - The Chopping Board - Campus Kitchen

LSEC Bexley Campus, 2 Walnut Tree Road, Erith, Kent, DA8 1RA

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Introduction

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    • The café/ shop is located to the left of the main entrance.
    • It has its own entrance directly from the forecourt.
    • For staff and students it can also be reached through the dining room. There is a wide security barrier on this link.
    • From the car park, access for staff/ students would be through the foyer and refectory to the café.

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00 - 16:00.
  • Tuesday 08:00 - 16:00.
  • Wednesday 08:00 - 15:00.
  • Thursday 08:00 - 16:00.
  • Friday 08:30 - 16:00.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Location

  • The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
  • This venue is situated in Erith.
  • The venue is situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Erith.
  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

Parking (Staff and Blue Badge Car Park)

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders can booked in advance.
  • There is/are 5 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 450cm x 500cm (14ft 9in x 16ft 5in).
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    • Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
    • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the rear entrance, via the ramp.
    • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the rear entrance, via the ramp.
    • 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.
    • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
    • The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
    • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
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    • Visitors who require Blue Badge parking are advised to contact the centre in advance.
    • Entrance to the car park is via an intercom at the security barrier.
    • Disabled students who require regular access to the car park are able to register their vehicles with the college.
    • There are standard on-street pay and display parking bays on both sides of Walnut Tree Road outside the venue.

Outside Access (Rear Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building off Stonewood Road.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in).
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    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The width of the door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in).

Level Change (Rear Entrance)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope is located to the right of 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 the left going up.
  • 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 3 step(s) to the area/service.
  • There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

Level Change (Main Entrance)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located from Walnut Tree Road down to the forecourt.
  • There is/are 10 step(s) to the area/service.
  • There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
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    • After the first steps / ramp there is a further easy slope or 3 medium marked steps down towards the building, as shown in the photographs.
    • These steps/ ramps are bypassed if approaching the building from the direction of Erith Station.
    • From Stonewood Road there is an easy slope up towards the building entrance, also shown in the photographs.

Outside Access (Café/ Shop Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located to the left of the college main entrance.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in).

Level Change (Café/ Shop Entrance)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.

Eating and Drinking

  • The following information is for the café.
  • Full table service is not available.
  • Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
  • Food or drinks cannot be brought to the table.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests.
  • The nearest table is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the café entrance.
  • The standard height for tables is 70cm.
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • Takeaway cutlery is available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • Menus are wall only.
  • Menus are not available in Braille.
  • Menus are not available in large print.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • The type of food served here is drinks and snacks.
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    • The café/ shop is open to the public as well as staff and students for takeaway food and drinks.
    • A second food service counter is available in the main canteen area and includes a section below 76cm as shown in the photographs.
    • Students and staff can also use the door to the left of the counter to access the college dining area, also shown in the photographs.
    • The door is single, heavy and opens towards you (pull).
    • The width of the door is 77cm.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
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    • The nearest accessible toilets are within the secure staff/ student area off the foyer on the ground floor of the building.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • The nearest standard toilets are located off the lobby between the dining area and the main entrance foyer.

Additional Info

  • Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
  • Staff do receive deaf awareness training.
  • Documents can be requested in Braille.
  • Documents can be requested in large print.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
  • This service can be requested.
  • Staff are Text Relay aware.