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Dryden Street Day Nursery

The University of Manchester, Dryden Street, Manchester, M13 9AU

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free and level.
  • Dryden Street Day Nursery has five entrances. Four of the entrances give step-free level access to each playroom. The main entrance gives step-free level access into the main part of the Nursery.
    All entrances have manual doors.
  • The main entrance is signed with the building name. The other entrances are not signed.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the ground floor of the building.
  • Floor surfaces along circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
  • There are resting areas in the lobby areas with seating without armrests.
  • Wayfinding signage is very limited within the building.
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes throughout the building.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
  • The toilet with adaptations is located on the ground floor opposite reception.
  • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
  • The shared toilet facilities are located on the ground floor along the main corridor.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in all of the playrooms.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the rear of the building, off Plymouth View.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff and visitors only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located on the road in front of the nursery.
    • There is no dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
    • There is 20 minutes free parking on Dryden Street, at the front of the Nursery.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available .

Entrance (Main)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 140cm.
  • There is a single manual gate at this entrance.
  • The gate opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 150cm.
  • The gate has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 108cm.
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The second door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.
  • The second door has a low colour contrast.

Reception

  • The reception is located ahead as you enter through the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 9m.
  • The most accessible route to reception has manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The reception has windows which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located on the left as you enter through the main entrance.
  • The ground and mezzanine floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 13 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • The wash basin grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 109cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 125cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a clinical waste bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, opposite reception.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 8m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 150cm (width) x 235cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 93cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
    • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 44cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 48cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.