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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include There are 3 play rooms and an outdoor garden/play area within the centre.

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Friday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The Docklands Campus is located in Newham in East London, and is accessible via the A12, A13 and the A406 London circular.
  • There is limited parking on campus, and so visitors planning to travel by car should contact the University in advance to arrange a parking space. Visitors are encouraged to use public transport whenever possible. Parking is not available for students during peak hours (8.00am-5.00pm, Monday-Friday), although Blue Badge holders can apply for a peak hours parking permit. All students can apply for an off-peak parking permit, allowing them to use the campus car parks at Docklands and Stratford outside these times.
• By Bus View
  • Nearby bus routes include 101, 173, 262, 300, 366, 376, 474 and N551.
• By Train View
  • Stratford Station is served by trains from London Liverpool Street to East Anglia. Stratford International Station is served by trains from London St Pancras to Kent and the Continent. The campus can be accessed from both of these via the DLR.
• By Underground View
  • By public transport, the Docklands campus is served by the Docklands Light Railway (DLR), with trains running every 5-10 minutes from the Cyprus DLR station. Gallions Reach DLR Station can also be used to access the eastern end of the campus (Sports Dock, Aqua East and Longbridge, Marley, Redbridge, Shepherd and Templars Houses).
• Useful Links View
  • Please see the Finding Us page on the University website for more information about getting to the campus.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For more information on Visitor parking at the campus, please use the link below.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Please see the Transport for London website for more information on public transport to the campus.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
• AccessAble Related Links View
  • Cyprus DLR Station AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.
  • Gallions Reach DLR Station AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability and Dyslexia Support please click here (opens new tab).
• Appointments for the Disability and Dyslexia Service can be booked via the Student Support Hub.
• To see more information on Student Support Hubs please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 8223 4444.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 8223 4445.
• Email: [email protected].

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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by permit holders and Blue Badge holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located on University Way, outside the front of the Nursery and next to the East Building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • There is/are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 310cm x 560cm (10ft 2in x 18ft 4in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 31m (33yd 2ft) from the nursery entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
  • The name of the car park is Visitors Car Park.
  • The car park is located to the side of the East Building.
  • The East Car Park is also located on the eastern side of the East Building. This is for permit holders only.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • There is a barrier at the entrance to the campus on University Way off of Gallions Roundabout. There is also a barrier to access this car park, next to the East Building (shown in photograph 3). Parking on campus is for Permit Holders only. Blue Badge holding staff and students need to apply for a permit to park here. Visitors need to apply for a temporary permit in advance.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Visitors)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located in the centre of the campus, next to the East Building East entrance.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are East Building, Felix House, Jamilah House, Kwame House and the Outdoor Gym.
  • 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 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 400cm x 440cm (13ft 1in x 14ft 5in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by visitors and permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
  • To see more information on parking policies please click here (opens new tab).
• 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 have tactile paving.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is sloped access to the car park from the East Building.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the East Building.
  • The nearest designated bay is 23m (25yd 6in) from the East Building East entrance.
• Comments View
  • There is a barrier at the entrance to the campus on University Way off of Gallions Roundabout.
  • The drop off point is located directly outside the East Building East entrance.

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Site/Campus Car Park (East Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located in the centre of the campus, to the side of the East Building.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are East 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 15 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 400cm x 440cm (13ft 1in x 14ft 5in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders and permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is sloped access to the car park from the East Building.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the East Building.
  • The nearest designated bay is 42m (45yd 2ft) from the East Building East entrance.
• Comments View
  • There is a barrier at the entrance to the campus on University Way off of Gallions Roundabout.
  • Parking on campus is for Permit Holders only.
  • Blue Badge holding staff and students need to apply for a permit to park here. Visitors need to apply for a temporary permit in advance.

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Outside Access (Nursery Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the right side of the building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).

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Outside Access (Staff/Visitor Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are light.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 3 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.

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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.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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Outdoor Play Area

• There is an outdoor play area with a climbing frame, grass area, play huts and various toys. The surface of the play area is concrete and is level. To access the play area there is a gate with a sliding bolt lock. The gate has a width of 84cm once opened.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter through the Staff and Visitor entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Nursey entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 190cm x 260cm (6ft 3in x 8ft 6in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side (on top of the cistern).
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a push button flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 160cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • 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).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 71cm (2ft 4in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • There is a handheld soap dispenser available.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 90cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Comments View
  • There is a 150 by 150 turning space but the accessible toilet is also being used as a storage room and some of the furniture/items may be in the way.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located within the staff/visitor corridor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 30m from the Nursery entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 81cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.