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Quiet Room

Newbattle Abbey College, Newbattle Road, Dalkeith, EH22 3LL

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  • The Quiet Room is located on the second floor of the- Main Building in the left corridor, to the left as you exit the lift.
  • View information on Main Building (opens new tab).
  • The distance from the lift is 10m.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • This route has narrow walkways.

Quiet Room

  • The room is located on the second floor in the left corridor.
  • The distance from the lift is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 93cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this room includes: armchairs and sofas.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • None of the tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.