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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a hall, classrooms, ceramics and jewellery studios and a common room.
• Related link Skills for Growth Apprenticeships.
• Www.accessable.co.uk.

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Opening Times (Term Time)

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

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The entrance to the Greenwich Park Centre is off St George Street. St George Street is one way, entered from Crooms Hill.
  • The centre has its own free car park for staff and students, including Blue Badge bays. The entrance to the car park will be on the right as you drive along St George Street from Crooms Hill.
• By Bus View
  • The nearest bus stops are on A206 Greenwich High Road. Bus routes 177, 180, 199 and 386 travel along Greenwich High Road in both directions. The nearest bus stops are - Royal Hill Stop K (southbound) or Roan Street Stop H (northbound). Both stops are about 0.4 miles (7 minute walk) with level and easy uphill slopes to the centre. All London buses have powered ramps and designated spaces for wheelchair users.
• By Train View
  • The nearest rail station is Greenwich. Docklands Light Railway (DLR) services also stop here. The station is on Greenwich High Road, about 0.4 miles (9 minute walk) from the centre.
• By Underground View
  • The nearest underground station is North Greenwich (Jubilee Line). Bus service 188 connects from there to Greenwich town centre - National Maritime Museum Stop G. From there it is an 8 minute walk to the centre via King William Walk, Greenwich Park and Crooms Hill.
• Useful Links View
  • TFL's Transport Accessibility website includes links to useful information such as maps and guides in different formats and up to date information on temporary lift and escalator closures.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The TFL journey planner helps to plan a journey using public transport, cycling and walking. Filters can be used to select options such as completely step-free or maximum walking times.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• All staff receive disability awareness training as part of the standard training programme. Learning support staff may receive additional training in communication skills and assistive technology.
• A dog toileting area could be arranged within the centre car park.

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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by staff, students, visitors and Blue Badge holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located in front of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • There is/are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 360cm x 600cm (11ft 10in x 19ft 8in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Level Change (Pedestrian Access to Site)

• 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 the pedestrian footpath into the site down to the car park and building level.
• There is/are 7 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 deep (18cm+).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up the step(s).
• There is a lift to access this area/service.
• The lift does bypass the step(s).
• The lift does bypass the ramp/slope.

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• Comments View
  • There is a gate on the level footpath leading to the lift and stairs.
  • At the time of our visit (November 2020) this gate was locked although the lift was working.
  • Please check with the centre for access to the lift/ stairs.

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Lift (Pedestrian Access to Site)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the end of the level footpath alongside the vehicle driveway.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are street - car park.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The lift is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the building main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• The lift door is manual, heavy and opens outwards.
• The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 140cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 7in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing loop 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 bright.

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• Comments View
  • At the time of our visit (September 2017) the lift was working but it was not possible to use it as the gate on the footpath leading to it was kept locked.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the left after the entrance into the car park.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • 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 door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 89cm (2ft 11in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 178cm (5ft 10in).

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Reception (Main Reception)

• Main Reception is located to the left after the main entrance.
• The desk is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are bright.
• The reception desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• There is a clear knee recess beneath the low counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Outside Access (Ceramics Corridor Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located from the car park to the corridor leading to ceramics and the lift to K8 and K9.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is easy.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the right going up.
  • The width of the ramp is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• Comments View
  • This door has to be opened by staff.
  • Please contact the main reception for access this way.
  • Using this entrance bypasses the 4 steps and the stair lift in the main corridor.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There is/are 4 clearly marked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to the ceramics corridor, standard toilets from the entrance level.
  • The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
  • There is a platform lift which overcomes the steps.
  • It is possible to bypass these steps or stair lift by arranging access through the entrance into the Ceramics corridor. Photographs 1 and 2 show the stairs and lift.
  • There is a slight ramp, with handrails on both sides, for access to the ceramics corridor, the jewellery workshop and the lift to K8 and K9 from the lower corridor level (after the steps).
  • The ramp is shown in photographs 3 and 4.
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is no directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The system is a portable loop.
  • The portable loop is available to borrow from the main reception.
  • Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
• Comments View
  • Photographs 5 and 6 shows part of the corridor on the first floor.
  • Photograph 7 shows the main hall on the ground floor, which has vending machines and is used for refreshments.
  • Photograph 8 shows the jewellery workshop on the lower ground floor level.

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Counter (College Shop)

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• Counter View
  • The counter is located in the corridor the right from the main entrance foyer.
  • The counter is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the counter.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the counter.
  • There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the counter which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The height of the counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a lowered section of the counter.
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
• Waiting Area View
  • There is a waiting area close to the counter.
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • The college shop sells art and craft materials for the college courses.
  • It also sells finished crafts such as jewellery made by students.
  • The shop is run by student volunteers.
  • Opening times vary - please check with the college for details.

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Lift (Stair Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the four steps in the corridor leading to ceramics, the lift to K8 and K9, standard toilets and access to the huts.
• The lift is a stair lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, LG.
• The lift is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 75cm (2ft 6in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 75cm x 85cm (2ft 6in x 2ft 9in).
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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• Comments View
  • The lift will be operated by reception staff who hold the keys.

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Entrance (Rear Courtyard)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located from the lower ground floor corridor to the rear courtyard.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is one set of manual, double doors, which may be difficult to open between the building main entrance and this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • This door gave access to the temporary classroom buildings in the courtyard, but is not in use now these buildings have been removed (November 2020).

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Other Floors (Foyer)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
  • The stairs are located to the left after the reception.
  • The stairs are approximately 10m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on the first floor.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • 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 is a second staircase to the first floor through a single door to the right after reception. These stairs are deep and have a handrail to the right only (photograph 3). There is a further staircase off the ceramics corridor for access to first floor classrooms K8 and K9 and a shared toilet only (photograph 4).
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are a single shared toilet on a half level up from the first floor classrooms K8 and K9.

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Lift (Foyer)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left after reception.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 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 lift door is manual, heavy and opens outwards.
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing loop 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 bright.

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Lift (Ceramics Corridor to K8 and K9)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located off the ceramics corridor on the lower ground level.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, 1.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Ceramics Corridor Entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 85cm (2ft 9in).
• The lift door is manual, heavy and opens outwards.
• The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 140cm (3ft 3in 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 not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing loop 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 medium.

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• Comments View
  • There is a short ramp to enter the lift at the lower level.
  • This lift opens directly into classroom K8 on the first floor.
  • There is then level access across a landing into K9.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• 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 main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, to the left through the door after the reception.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 240cm (5ft 11in x 7ft 10in).
  • There is 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 110cm (3ft 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 waste paper pedal bin and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a low visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the lower ground floor.
  • There are shared standard toilets facilities on the first floor.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A female standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located lower ground floor, after the stairs or stair lift.
  • There is a male standard toilet in the same location.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 25m from the main entrance.
  • There is a/are cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
  • There are horizontal grab rails on both sides of the seat and a vertical rail on the left.
  • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.
• Comments View
  • Photographs 3 and 4 show the single shared toilet on the first floor, half a level up from classrooms K8 and K9.