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Kidbrooke Construction Skills Centre

Tudway Road, Kidbrooke, London, SE3 9YX

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Opening Times

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

Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • Although the official address of the building is Tudway Road, it is actually at the end of Elford Close, which is off Park Terrace. The building is located behind the pharmacy and convenience store as you enter Elford Close.
    • There is a Blue Badge parking bay outside the building and the centre also has 5 standard parking bays for staff and visitors to use. Permits are required for these bays. There is a public pay and display car park off Ryan Close. The entrance is close to the junction with Canterbury Way.
  • By Bus View
    • The B16 bus service has a stop near by on Tudway Road, which is about a 5 minute walk to the centre. The 178 bus route stops nearby at Kidbrook Station/ Henley Cross. The quickest route from this stop to the centre is using the footbridge at the station to cross the railway line. An alternative step-free route could involve a substantial detour of around 0.5 miles, including the ramped bridge over the railway line or via the A2213 Kidbrooke Park Road. There are extensive construction works taking place in the area 2017/18 and routes around the area may change or be temporarily diverted.
  • By Train View
    • The nearest train station is Kidbrooke. From the London-bound platform (platform 1), the centre is an easy 5 minute walk from the station. There is a footbridge but no lift to cross the lines to platform 1 from platform 2 (Kent bound). The step-free route would be as for the bus stop on that side, around 0.5 miles.
  • By Underground View
    • The nearest underground station is North Greenwich (Jubilee Line). From here bus route 132 travels towards the centre. The nearest stop is Rochester Way/ Broad Walk which is about 0.6 miles from the centre.
  • Useful Links View

Useful Information

  • Staff receive training on disability awareness as part of their standard induction package.
  • A dog toileting area could be created within the training yard on request.

Building Parking

  • The building does have its own dedicated parking.
  • Building Car Park View
    • The car park can be used by permit holders, Blue Badge holders and staff permit holders.
    • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
    • The car park is located in front of the building, off Elford Close.
    • 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 1 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 500cm x 570cm (16ft 5in x 18ft 8in).
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
    • The nearest designated bay is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
    • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
    • Assistance may be required because there is / are dropped kerbs.
    • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does have tactile paving.
    • The car park surface is block paving.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
    • The name of the car park is Kidbrooke Village Rail Users Car Park.
    • The car park is located off Ryan Close.
  • On Street Parking View
    • 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
    • Staff or visitors using the standard parking bays outside the centre must display a permit obtained from the office.
    • The public pay and display car park is the smaller car park, with its entrance close to the junction of Ryan Close and Canterbury Way.
    • The larger car park is for contractors' vehicles only.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, on Elford Close.
    • There is step free 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 100cm (3ft 3in).

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step free access throughout the building.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
    • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • This building does not play background music.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Comments View
    • From the entrance foyer there is a staff office, a meeting/training room, student common room and a workshop training room.
    • At the rear of the building is a level paved area leading to areas where construction skills are taught.

Entrance (Access to Training Yard)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located from the training workshop.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is / are single.
    • The door(s) is / are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 97cm (3ft 2in).
  • Comments View
    • There is a similar doorway from the meeting/training to the yard.

Accessible Toilet

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
    • This accessible toilet is located to the left from the main entrance.
    • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is a unisex toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
    • The door is light.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 240cm x 240cm (7ft 10in 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 125cm (4ft 1in).
    • 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 not fully functional.
    • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
    • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • Position of Fixtures View
    • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
    • 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 49cm (1ft 7in).
    • 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).
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • 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 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 bright.
  • Comments View
    • There is a slightly raised sloping edge to the wheel-in shower in this room which falls within the wheelchair turning space.

Accessible Shower

  • Accessible shower facilities are available.
  • The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the same room as the accessible toilet.
  • The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails, a shower chair and a flip down seat.
  • The height of the seat is 52cm (1ft 8in).
  • There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard Toilet Surveyed View
    • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the left of the entrance foyer.
    • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
    • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 4m from the main entrance.
    • There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
    • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.
  • Comments View
    • The accessible toilet is also used as the female and staff toilet.