Access Guide
Introduction
- The fencing club takes place in the main sports hall of the school.
- Note (February 2018) The Vanbrugh Park entrance is temporarily closed due to building works to the school. Please contact the club for updates.
- During the works, please enter at the bottom end of Mycenae Road (one way from Westcombe Park). There is no parking available inside the fence.
Opening Times (Juniors)
- Monday Closed.
- Tuesday 18:00 - 19:30.
- Wednesday Closed.
- Thursday 18:00 - 19:30.
- Friday Closed.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Opening Times (Adults)
- Monday Closed.
- Tuesday 19:30 - 21:30.
- Wednesday Closed.
- Thursday 19:30 - 21:30.
- Friday Closed.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Greenwich.
- 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 Westcombe Park.
- The nearest underground station is Cutty Sark.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
- The car park is at the front and side of the school building.
- There are 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 260cm x 460cm (8ft 6in x 15ft 1in).
- The nearest designated bay is 50m (55yd) from the accessible entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- Blue Badge holders can also park outside the accessible entrance, at the rear of the school, if prior notification is given.
Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 128cm (4ft 2in) wide.
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Comments
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- There is a 3cm raised threshold in the doorway.
- This entrance gives level access to the sports hall on the lower ground floor.
- Coaching staff will always open the door if a wheelchair user is attending.
- A security gate has to be opened to give vehicular access to the area outside the entrance.
- Please contact the club in advance if requring use of this accessible entrance.
Level Change (Accessible Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
Outside Access (Open Door Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the main school building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 148cm (4ft 10in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 142cm (4ft 8in) wide.
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Comments
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- This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
- There is then stepped access to the lower ground floor where the sports hall is located.
Level Change (Open Door Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading up to the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 115cm (3ft 9in).
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located leading up to the entrance.
- There is / are 2 step(s) to the area / service.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The steps are deep.
- The steps do not have handrails.
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Comments
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- There are 2 ramps which bypass the steps.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- Lighting levels are varied.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG-G.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting level is bright.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial, Braille and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located in a corridor next to the sports hall.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 146cm x 210cm (4ft 9in x 6ft 11in).
- There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- 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 not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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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 not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
- 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 114cm (3ft 9in).
- 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 114cm (3ft 9in).
- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a medium 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.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 100cm (3ft 3in).
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Comments
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- The hand dryer was not working at the time of the survey.
Standard Changing Room (Female)
- There are standard changing rooms available.
- The standard changing room is 17m (19yd) from the accessible entrance.
- The standard changing room is 1m (3ft 3in) from the sports hall.
- The standard changing rooms are located next to the sports hall.
- There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
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Comments
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- Male club members can change in the gymnasium next to the sports hall.
Standard Shower
- Standard shower facilities for females are located in the changing room.
- The shower cubicles are accessed via a medium step.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilets are located in the female changing room.
- The female toilets are 17m (19yd) from the accessible entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilets are located immediately beyond the accessible entrance.
- The male toilets are 1m (3ft 3in) from the accessible entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
- Staff are not Text Relay aware.