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Introduction

• The childrens' centre is linked to Rachel McMillan Nursery School. .
• The facilities are accommodated in a series of separate buildings, known as 'shelters', within the grounds.
• The centre is in Shelter 5.
• On the ground floor is a Stay and Play room, with access to the garden, and health consultation rooms.
• On the first floor there are meeting rooms and a training room.
• There are accessible toilets on both floors.

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Friday 08:00 - 18:00.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Deptford.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Deptford.
• The nearest underground station is Cutty Sark DLR.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
• On Street Standard 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
  • There is on-street parking in the area.
  • There are restrictions due to the residents' controlled parking zone.

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Outside Access (Main Gate)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in) wide.

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• Comments View
  • The gate is usually held open at main arrival/ departure times.

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Level Change (Main Gate)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located at the door threshold.
• There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.

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  • There is a very small step at the threshold of about 2-4cm.

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Outside Access (Reception Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the office.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 83cm (2ft 9in) wide.

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• Comments View
  • There is some uneven tarmac paving leading to the door threshold.

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Reception

• The reception desk is 3m (9ft 10in) from the reception entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is medium height.
• The desk has a lowered section.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Outside Access (Gate to Childrens' Centre - Shelter 5)

• This information is for the entrance located at the end of the courtyard.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in) wide.

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• Comments View
  • The slide bolt on the gate may be out of reach to some wheelchair users.

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Outside Access (Childrens' Centre - Shelter 5 Ground Floor)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are light.
• The door opening is 118cm (3ft 10in) wide.

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Level Change (Childrens' Centre - Ground Floor)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading down to the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 118cm (3ft 10in).

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• Comments View
  • There are child safety gates at the top and bottom of the ramp.

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Outside Access (Childrens' Centre - Shelter 5 First Floor)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are light.
• The door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in) wide.

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Level Change (Childrens' Centre - First Floor)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading from the steps or lift to the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 130cm (4ft 3in).
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located leading from the playground to the ramp.
• There is / are 5 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.

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  • The platform lift bypasses the steps to connect to the ramp.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• Lighting levels are varied.

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• Comments View
  • There is no internal access between the ground and first floors in Shelter 5.
  • Visitors use the external ramps and platform lift/ steps.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the first floor entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located off the 'Orchard' training room.
  • 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 220cm (4ft 9in x 7ft 3in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 67cm (2ft 2in).
  • 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.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • 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 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
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • There is a second, identical accessible toilet on the ground floor of the childrens' centre.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • The baby change facilities are located in the ground floor accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
  • There is a further accessible toilet with baby change bench in the Family Room (see photograph on the right).

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Standard Toilet(s)

• There are standard child-size toilets on the ground floor.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
• This service can be requested.
• Staff are Text Relay aware.
• Home visits / services are available.