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Quiet Room - Nido Volans Centre: Chill Zone (LG63)

LSEC Bromley Campus, Rookery Lane, Bromley, Kent, BR2 8HE

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Summary

Reception (Nido Volans Centre)

  • Reception View
    • The reception point is located straight ahead as you enter through the second set of doors at the Nido Volans Centre entrance.
    • The reception point is approximately 3m (9ft) from the Nido Volans Centre entrance (second set of doors).
    • 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 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 110cm .
    • 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 73cm.
    • 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 120cm and 141cm.
    • There is wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
    • The type of flooring in the reception area is laminate.
  • Reception Waiting Area View
    • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
    • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed .
    • The seats do not have armrests.
    • There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.

Outside Access (Nido Volans Centre Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Nido Volans Centre.
    • This entrance gives access to the lower ground floor.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'London South East Colleges Bromley'.
    • There is ramped/sloped or stepped 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 not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 115cm (3ft 9in).
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 157cm.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 171cm.
    • There are security barriers at this entrance.
    • The minimum width between the security barriers is 59cm.
    • The width of the wider security barriers is 94cm.
    • A key card is required to pass through the security barriers.
    • The height of the key card reader is 92cm.
    • The barriers do contrast visually with the flooring.
    • The intercom is for out of hours access only.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the first set of doors at the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the ramp.
    • The width of the ramp/slope is 147cm (4ft 10in).
    • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located directly in front of the first set of doors at the entrance.
    • There is/are 10 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 between 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
    • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are not easy to grip.
    • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

Site/Campus Car Park (Rear Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the rear of the site, off Rookery Lane.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Nido Volans Centre.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • There is/are 8 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 254cm x 460cm.
    • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The marked zone is 114cm wide.
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by staff, students, visitors, Blue Badge holders, staff permit holders and student permit holders.
    • Parking charges apply for all except permit and Blue Badge holders.
    • Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • Car Park Access View
    • There is step free access from this car park.
    • Buildings are clearly signposted from this car park.
    • There is not a campus map available within the car park.
    • The nearest designated bay is 50m (54yd 2ft) from the Nido Volans Centre entrance.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders and certain staff and students who are granted the right to park on site for free.
      Students, visitors and contractors without a Blue Badge who wish to park on site should contact the venue in advance to enquire about parking and potential charges.
      A barrier control system is in operation; there is a key card reader and intercom which can be reached from your vehicle.

Entrance (Chill Zone - LG63)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the left and straight ahead as you pass through the security barriers at the Nido Volans Centre entrance.
    • This entrance gives access to the Quiet Room: Chill Zone - LG63.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'Chill Zone - LG63'.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • 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 85cm.

Inside Access (Chill Zone - LG63)

  • Access and Circulation View
    • There is step-free access throughout the area.
    • The type of flooring is carpet.
    • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
    • The lighting levels are low to moderate.
  • Safe Place(s) View
    • There is a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
    • This room itself is a designated safe place.
  • Audio View
    • This area does not play background music/sound.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
  • The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located within the Nido Volans Centre.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.
  • The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located within the Nido Volans Centre.