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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include student services, finance, teaching areas, Nido Volans (SEND) Centre, learning resources centre, cafe and shop, gym and a first aid room.
• Related link Nido Volans Centre.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/london-south-east-colleges/bexley-campus/access-guides/nido-volans-centre-bexley

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• Comments View
  • The Erith centre is the main Bexley campus for LSEC.
  • All courses other than construction related courses (which are at the Holly Hill site) are based at this site.
  • Please see the individual guides for details of the services within the building.
  • The building may be open beyond the public opening times for registered students.

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Opening Times (Reception)

• Monday 08:45 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 08:45 - 21:30.
• Wednesday 08:45 - 17:00.
• Thursday 08:45 - 21:30.
• Friday 08:45 - 16:45.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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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.

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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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• Venue Car Park View
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • 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.

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Outside Access (Main 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) automatically (towards you).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 175cm (5ft 9in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • 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 175cm (5ft 9in).

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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.

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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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• Second set of doors View
  • 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).

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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.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are not trained to use the system.

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• Comments View
  • Both the main and rear entrances open into the central foyer.
  • The reception desk is to the rear left of the foyer from the main entrance, or to the right from the rear entrance.
  • There are chairs with armrests and a sofa within the reception area.
  • There are security barriers to the left and right of the foyer into each wing of the building.
  • The wide barriers are 103cm.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

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  • The building is in the shape of a V.
  • The foyer and entrances are at the point of the V.
  • At ground floor level the wings are separated by the foyer.
  • At first floor level, there is a continuous corridor running the full length of the building.
  • The student services advice office is to the left right of the foyer after the main entrance.
  • The first aid room is also off the foyer.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
  • The stairs are located off the lobby after the security barriers.
  • The stairs are approximately 20m from the entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • There are identical stairs in the east and west wings of the building.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left and right of the foyer, after the security barriers.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1 and 2.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 109cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is good.

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• Comments View
  • There are identical lifts in the east and west wings of the building.

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Teaching Rooms

• The teaching rooms relating to the Nido Volans Centre are on the ground floor.
• All other teaching rooms are on the upper floors.
• Furniture is flexible in all rooms.
• There are specialised rooms for some courses such as art and IT.
• There are also dedicated rooms for exams that are taken on computer.

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Computer Room(s) (#ThePlatform - Digital Media Suite)

• Directional and locational signage for the room(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
• The corridor outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the room(s).
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
• The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
• There is step free access to the speaker's area at the front.
• The height of the speaker's desk/table is 109cm.
• The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
• There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
• There is fixed furniture within the room(s).
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 70cm.
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
• Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.

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  • #ThePlatform Digital Media Suite is on the second floor of the building to the left on exiting the main lift.
  • #ThePlatform is a digital media suite which includes computers for student use and a digital media editing suite.
  • Key card access is required to enter the room with the reader placed at 112cm high.
  • All chairs at desks in the main computer room of #ThePlatform have armrests and are height adjustable.
  • There is a lower sofa seating area with a height of 45cm and some stalls at a height of 80cm, both without armrests.
  • There is a coffee table at a height of 40cm.
  • There is also a studio at the rear of the room for digital media editing (as shown in the photographs).
  • Train timetables are also displayed on a digital screens for the nearby Erith station.

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Changing Places (Nido Volans Centre)

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• Location and access View
  • The facility is located at the far end of the ground floor corridor in the Nido Volans Centre.
  • The facility is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is level access into the facility.
• Dimensions and features View
  • You do need a key for the facility.
  • It is not a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The dimensions of the facility are 253cm x 290cm (8ft 4in x 9ft 6in).
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The facility changing bench is free standing.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 150cm (4ft 11in).
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
  • The overhead hoist covers all areas in cubicle.
  • The sling is attached to the hoist by hook and loop.
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on one side only.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 186cm (6ft 1in).
  • Wall mounted grab rails are not available for the toilet.
  • Dropdown rails are provided for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on the left.
  • The type of wash basin is fixed.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are not available at the wash basin.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • There is a/are sanitary and nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
  • There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
  • There is not a coat hook.
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
  • The facility has a non-slip floor.
  • A functioning emergency alarm is not available.
  • It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from the floor).
• Accessible Shower View
  • Accessible shower facilities are available.
  • The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head and handrails.

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Accessible Shower (First Floor)

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the first floor accessible toilet.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
• The height of the seat is 50cm (1ft 8in).
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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  • There are further accessible showers in the Nido Volans changing place facility and the male and female changing rooms next to the gym.
  • Please see the guide to the gym for details.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the reception.
  • This accessible toilet is located beyond the security barriers, to the left of the reception desk.
  • There are two further larger accessible toilets on each floor, 6m from either lift. There are additional accessible toilets at the end of the long corridor on the first and second floors.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is not a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 225cm (4ft 9in x 7ft 5in).
  • There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 79cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the left.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • 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 50cm (1ft 8in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • 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 toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • All the accessible toilets require a staff/ student electronic fob to operate.
    
  • On the upper floors the walls of some of the toilets are different colours, giving good contrast with the grab rails.
    
  • Some of the toilets have the transfer space to the left.
    
  • The toilet on the first floor east side also has an accessible shower facility and ceiling track hoist in the same room.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on all floors.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on each floor of the building in both wings.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the either lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • Each set of toilets has 2 cubicles with grab rails.

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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.