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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include consultation rooms, Stay and Play/ crèche, training room and an after school club.

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  • The childrens' centre is linked to Sherington Primary School. .
  • Please note that the centre entrance is on Sherington Road, whereas the school entrance is on Wyndcliff Road.

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Opening Times

• Monday 09:00 - 16:00.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 16:00.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 16:00.
• Thursday 09:00 - 16:00.
• Friday 09:00 - 16:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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  • The centre may also be open outside of these times, including some Saturdays, for special events.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the area.
• This venue is situated in Charlton.
• The venue is situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest mainline station is Westcombe Park.
• The nearest underground station is North Greenwich.

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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 available.
  • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 200cm x 600cm (6ft 7in x 19ft 8in).
  • On street Blue Badge parking is located on the opposite side of Sherington Road from the venue.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • Standard marked parking bays are located on both sides of Sherington Road.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The Blue Badge bays is about 50m away from the children's centre entrance gate, uphill.

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Outside Access (Main Gate)

• This information is for the entrance located on Sherington Road.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are single width.
• The door opening is 103cm (3ft 5in) wide.

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  • The door is powered and is released by staff via the intercom.
  • The intercom is 155cm (5ft 1in) high.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• 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 automatically.
• The doors are single width.
• The door opening is 94cm (3ft 1in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open automatically.
  • The doors are single width.
  • The door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading from the gate up to the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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Outside Access (Meeting Room Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the side of the venue.
• There is not 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 94cm (3ft 1in) wide.

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  • This door is used occasionally to give access directly into/ out of the meeting room.

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Level Change (Meeting Room Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located to the left of 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 in front of the entrance.
• There is / are 2 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.

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  • The ramp overcomes the steps.

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Reception

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

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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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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 pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the left, opposite the reception desk.
  • 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 twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 250cm (5ft 11in x 8ft 2in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • 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 available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not 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 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 48cm (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 a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser 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 poor.
  • There is a low 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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  • There are baby change facilities located in the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 104cm (3ft 4in).

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The unisex toilets are located opposite the reception desk.
  • Unisex toilets are 2m (6ft 7in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There are standard childrens' toilets in the corridor opposite the Stay and Play/ crèche room.
  • There is a second baby change facility in these toilets.
  • When extended, the baby change bench is 84cm (2ft 9in) high.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is generally on duty.
• Staff are trained to BSL level (unknown at time of research).
• Home visits / services are available.

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  • Family Support Workers are available for home visits.