Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include performance space, games room, meeting / counselling rooms, NSPCC service, music studio, art and fashion room, media suite, boxing gym and a radio broadcasting suite.
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Comments
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- Spotlight is a creative arts youth space, facilities are free for 11 – 19 year olds to use.
- It is a partnership project which shares facilities with the adjacent Langdon Park school.
- The cafe is open to the public during the day and at weekends.
- The other facilities are used by the school or for booked training events during the day and for youth services after 16:00.
Opening Times (Youth Provision)
- Monday 16:00 - 21:00.
- Tuesday 16:00 - 21:00.
- Wednesday 16:00 - 21:00.
- Thursday 16:00 - 21:00.
- Friday 16:00 - 21:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Location
- The venue is in a pedestrian area.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Limehouse/ West Ham.
- The nearest underground station is Canary Wharf.
- The nearest DLR station is Langdon Park.
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Comments
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- The DLR station is immediately outside the venue.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks.
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details.
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- Standard marked parking bays are located on Hay Currie Street.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 110cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 95cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located beyond the first entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- This entrance opens into the main reception and foyer, with direct access to the café.
Outside Access (External Café Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 110cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located leading up to the café entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located at the café entrance.
- There is/are 1 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 10cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
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Comments
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- This entrance is open when the café is open to the public, but closed during youth service times.
Reception
- The desk is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- The reception is located between the first and second set of doors for the main entrance.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The hearing system is available only on request.
- The system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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Comments
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- The main ground floor performance space (pictures 1 and 2) can seat 150+ on pull-out seating and moveable chairs.
- The space can be subdivided with sliding partitions.
- There are control booths for the sound and lighting equipment.
- There are hearing loops in two of the classrooms / training rooms.
- Picture 4 shows the boxing gym on the second floor.
- The gym also had a large area which can be used for dance / fitness classes or training sessions.
- Picture 5 shows the art and fashion room.
- Picture 6 shows one of the music recording studios.
- Electronic key cards are required to open internal doors and the lift at certain times.
Eating and Drinking
- The following information is for the cafe.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the cafe entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 63cm (2ft 1in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 65cm (2ft 2in).
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
- Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are hand held and wall.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is light meals and snacks.
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Opening Times
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- Monday 07:30 - 16:00.
- Tuesday 07:30 - 16:00.
- Wednesday 07:30 - 16:00.
- Thursday 07:30 - 16:00.
- Friday 07:30 - 16:00.
- Saturday 10:00 - 18:00.
- Sunday 10:00 - 18:00.
Other Floors (Stair Core 1)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- There is a second, identical stair core at the opposite corner of the building.
- Call points and evac chairs are located on the stair landings at each floor.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located off the main foyer, after the reception desk.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
- The lift is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 120cm x 140cm (3ft 11in x 4ft 7in).
- 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 controls for the lift are within 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
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Comments
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- A staff / centre member's electronic key fob is required to access the lift.
Accessible Toilet (Ground Floor - Main Foyer)
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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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 signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located off the main corridor.
- There is level access to the 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 lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door weight is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 230cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 7in).
- There is 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 83cm (2ft 9in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is sensor.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency alarm is fully functional.
- It is not a push button style of alarm.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted 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 are mirrors.
- 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The towel dispenser is 105cm (3ft 5in) high.
- 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 sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink 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.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
- The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The 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 within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 108cm (3ft 7in).
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Comments
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- There is an additional accessible toilet on the ground floor and further accessible toilets on the first and second floor.
- All accessible toilets have transfer space to the left.
Accessible Shower
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The showers are located within the ground floor accessible toilet.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip down seat.
- The height of the seat is 52cm (1ft 8in).
- There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Standard Changing Room
- There are standard changing rooms available.
- The standard changing room is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the lift.
- The standard changing room is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the boxing gym.
- The standard changing rooms are located on the second floor.
- There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
- Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
- There is not level access to the shower facilities.
- The shower cubicle(s) / area is / are accessed via a deep step.
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Comments
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- There are separate male and female changing rooms.
- The changing rooms are 10m from the sauna.
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 and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located on the ground floor next to the lift.
- The female and male toilets are 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- There are additional male and female standard toilets on each floor.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- This service can be requested.
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Comments
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- The pictures show the gym at night, the radio broadcasting suite and the media room.