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Summary

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• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; employability advice, student development hub, laboratories, teaching and meeting rooms accessible and standard toilets.
  • Bramley is located to the west of Brackenhurst Campus off Brackenhurst Lane.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located on level 0, and level 1 at the rear right on the main teaching corridor.
  • Female standard toilet facilities are located on level 0, and level 1 at the rear right on the main teaching corridor.
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located on level 0, and level 1 at the rear right on the main teaching corridor.
  • Gender neutral toilet facilities are located within the toilets with adaptations, as these are also signed for use as toilets for all.
  • Standard shower facilities are located on level 0 at the rear right on the main teaching corridor.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Brackenhurst is located about 14 miles north of Nottingham’s city centre.
    
    From the North exit the M1 at junction 28 and head towards Mansfield along the A38.
    Turn right to follow the A617 towards Newark then turn right again onto the A612 towards Southwell.
    Pass the Minster on your left and turn left at the mini roundabout; keeping the Minster on your left.
    Then take the A612 on the left. Brackenhurst is located around a mile from here on the left.
    
    From the South exit the M1 at junction 24 and follow the A453 Nottingham South, past the University’s Clifton Campus.
    Follow the A52 Nottingham ring road onto the A6011 then turn right onto the A612 for approximately ten miles.
    Brackenhurst Campus is on the right-hand side of the road.
    
    From the West follow the A52 Nottingham Ring Road onto the A6011 then turn right onto the A612 for approximately ten miles.
    Brackenhurst is located on the righthand side of the road.
    
    From the East head along either the A1, A46 or A17 to Newark, then the A617 towards Mansfield, before turning onto the A612 to Southwell.
    Pass the Minster and turn left at the mini roundabout; keeping the Minster on your left.
    After a short while turn left, following the A612.
    Brackenhurst is approximately a mile from here, on the left.
  • Parking is available in the Bramley car park (post code for sat nav: NG25 0QF).
    Additional parking is available adjacent to the cricket pitch, by the Glasshouse complex, off Crink Lane and by the Equestrian Centre.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
  • Use bus service Pathfinder 100 from King Street, which is located in the Old Market Square, Nottingham.
    Buses leave around every 20 minutes and the journey takes about 45 minutes.
    Bus route Pathfinder 100 links the University Brackenhurst Campus with Southwell and Nottingham City Centre.
    The bus stops on Nottingham Road opposite Bramley for Southwell (Stop ID: ntsdpdmw) and on the campus side for Nottingham (Stop ID: ntsdpatm).
  • For more information on bus services in Nottingham, including details of using bus services and accessibility on the Nottingham City Transport Website please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Nottingham railway station.
  • Nottingham railway station is located near Nottingham city centre.
    On arrival take the tram from terminus next to the station to the Old Market Square.
    Catch the Pathfinder 100 bus from King Street off Old Market Square.
    Nottingham station has step-free access to the station.
    There are lifts to platforms from station front.
    Wheelchairs are available and there are portable ramps available to access trains.
  • For more information on Nottingham train station please click here (opens new tab).

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Useful Information

• The Student Services Centres (SSC) at NTU offer you a wide range of support and advice to help you get the most out of university life.
  We have SSC Advisers located at City, Clifton and Brackenhurst campuses, who can provide support with: enrolment, card services, accommodation, wellbeing, financial support and referrals to Student Support Services, plus lots more.
• To see more information on Student Support Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: +44 (0)115 848 6060.
• Email: [email protected].
• The Student Accommodation Support Service offers support and advice for all of your accommodation needs whether you choose to live in university accommodation, private halls of residence or accredited shared housing.
  University accommodation can be booked online from Spring onwards and is usually home to undergraduate students. However, returning students and postgraduates are also welcome.
• To see more information on Accommodation Services please click here (opens new tab).
• The Disability Support Service coordinates support and access arrangements for disabled students and students with specific learning difficulties.
  Members of the Disability Support Service team work with academic staff, other university services and external agencies to meet individual access requirements.
• To see more information on Disability Support Service please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: +44 (0)115 848 2085.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Main Reception and Enquiries please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: +44 (0)115 941 8418.

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Rooms and Spaces Links

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• Teaching Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Bramley (HD2) please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Bramley (TG1) please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Bramley (TG2) please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Bramley (TG4) please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Bramley (TG5) please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Bramley (TG7) please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Bramley (TG8) please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Bramley (TG9) please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Bramley (TG10) please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Bramley (TL5) please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Bramley (TL1) please click here (new tab).
• Computer Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Bramley (HD1) please click here (new tab).
• Lab(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Bramley (TL6) please click here (new tab).
• Space(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Bramley (TL15) please click here (new tab).

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Building Parking

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is Brackenhurst Site Car Park (Bramley).
  • The car park is located on Brackenhurst Lane .

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Site/Campus Car Park (Bramley)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located on Brackenhurst Lane.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Bramley.
  • 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 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 221cm x 470cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
  • The marked zone is 132cm wide.
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by staff permit holders, Blue Badge holders, permit holders, student permit holders and visitors.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • 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 a campus map available within the car park.
  • The nearest designated bay is 12m (39ft) from the Bramley building main entrance.
  • There are electric vehicle charging points available in this car park. The charging is operated and charged via an app. The charging nozzle heights are 108cm high. .

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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building within the site car park.
  • This entrance gives access to level 0 of the Bramley building.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not 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/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 114cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left and the right of the entrance door.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • 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 136cm (4ft 6in).
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).

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Outside Access (Side Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building .
  • This entrance gives access to level 0 of the Bramley building .
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not 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/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 106cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • There is a push pad/button to enter the main automatic doors.
  • The entry push pad or push button is 74cm from floor level.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 100cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the right of the entrance .
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.

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Outside Access (Level 1 Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building on level 1.
  • This entrance gives access to level 1 of the Bramley building.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection 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.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 117cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The entry push pad or push button is 96cm from floor level.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 100cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • 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 ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building via lift(s).
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet and vinyl.
  • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Floor plans/maps are available.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located ahead when entering the accessible entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 5m from the accessible entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to exit the stairwell on the first floor.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are level 0 and level 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.

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Lift (Platform Lift)

• The lift is located on the far left when entering the accessible entrance .
• The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 9m (29ft) from the accessible entrance.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are level 0 and level 1.
• The weight limit for the lift is 400kg.
• There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby on the first floor.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is not a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do not contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
• The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The clear door width is 89cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 98cm x 147cm (3ft 2in x 4ft 9in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.

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Standard Shower (Level 0)

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located on level 0 at the rear of the building, on the teaching rooms corridor.
• There is level access to the shower facilities.
• There is also a wall mounted hair dryer with controls at a height of 115cm.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level 0 - Right Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the rear left of the ground floor, on the teaching room corridor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is an all gender toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The visual contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 147cm x 202cm (4ft 10in x 6ft 8in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the left of the toilet and wall is low.
  • The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 75cm.
  • The shelf is located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
  • 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).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 93cm (3ft 1in).
  • The visual contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
  • The visual contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The wash basin tap type is sensor.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 85cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 91cm (2ft 12in).
  • The visual contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level 1 - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the main level 1 corridor, to the right as you exit from the lift lobby.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the platform lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is an all gender toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The visual contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 177cm x 207cm (5ft 10in x 6ft 9in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 111cm (3ft 8in).
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the left of the toilet and wall is low.
  • The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
  • 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).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 92cm (3ft).
  • The visual contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
  • The visual contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The wash basin tap type is sensor.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 85cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 97cm (3ft 2in).
  • The visual contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a flip down baby change table available.
  • The height of the baby change table is 92cm.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located on level 0 on the rear right, on the teaching room corridor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 21m from the accessible entrance .
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is Braille, pictorial, tactile and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
  • There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
  • The information above relates to the female toilet. There is a different configuration of rails in the male toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are good.