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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • You can use the AA route planner or Google maps to plan your journey. If you are using Google maps, please use the postcode EN3 5AL for access to the main 73 Hertford Road entrance.
    The Enfield Centre is located off Hertford Road (A1010), on the east side of Enfield.
  • Staff and visitor parking is available on site, accessed off the Hertford Road (A1010).
• By Bus View
  • Bus stop EE is located outside the college and bus stop EJ is located opposite the college, both on the Hertford Road. These are served by routes 121, 279, 307 and N279.
• By Train View
  • Southbury Overground station is approximately 800m/0.5 miles (a 10 minute walk) from the main entrance. To get to the Enfield Centre from the station turn right when you exit, and walk along Southbury Road, past the Tesco. At the main crossroads, turn left onto Ponders End. Continue northwards along this road, which becomes Hertford Road. The College will be on the right.
• Useful Links View
  • The AA Website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The Transport for London Website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Student Welfare Advice and Mental Health Support please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 8442 3669.
• Email: [email protected].

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Campus Site Map

• To view the site map for the campus please click here - (new tab).

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Site/Campus Car Park

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the front of the building.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Main Reception Building.
  • 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 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 325cm x 636cm (10ft 8in x 20ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by staff and visitors.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is sloped access to the car park from the Enfield Centre.
  • The nearest designated bay is 31m (33yd 2ft) from the main reception.

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Route to the Kingfisher Building

• The distance from the main entrance to the Kingfisher Building is approximately 40m.
• After entering the college via the main entrance proceed through the security barriers.
• Exit the reception link building via the automatic doors into the courtyard.
• Head diaginally to the right and turn right at the Kingfisher Building sign and follow the path up to the Kingfisher Building entrance.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 167cm (5ft 6in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 168cm (5ft 6in).

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Outside Access (Main Kingfisher Building Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 176cm (5ft 9in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are push pad activated when exiting.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.

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Entrance (Rear Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located to the right as you face the entrance.
  • There is / are 6 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are in the centre going up.
• Lift View
  • There is a lift to access this entrance.
  • The lift does bypass the step(s).

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Lift (Rear Entrance)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are The Hub to the rear Kingfisher Building entrance.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The lift is approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the Hub entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Entrance (Staff Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the right as you enter the Enfield Centre main reception.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • The card reader/lock is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 162cm (5ft 4in).
• Comments View
  • The door is accessed by swipe card only.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is no directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is flooring in corridors with a very shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the rear of the Kingfisher Building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 23m (25yd 6in) from the Kingfisher Building entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 77cm (2ft 6in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 209cm (3ft 7in x 6ft 10in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing loop system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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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 16m (17yd 1ft) from the Kingfisher Building entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter the Kingfisher Building entrance.
  • There is a similar accessible toilet located on the first floor.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from reception.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 182cm x 221cm (5ft 12in x 7ft 3in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 112cm (3ft 8in).
  • 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.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • 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 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 112cm (3ft 8in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • 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
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • 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 toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on all floors.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located at the rear of the ground floor.
  • There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 16m from the Kingfisher Building entrance.
  • There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
  • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.