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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include offices, meeting rooms and teaching rooms and the Early Childhood Studies Offices.
• Roehampton Student Union link (new tab) - click here.
• Lawrence Building Accommodation link (new tab) - click here.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Accessible toilet facilities are located on the lower ground floor at the rear of the building.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located to the front of the building on the first and third floors; and to the rear of the building on the second floor.
• Shared standard toilet facilities are located to the rear of the building on the second and third floors.

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Rooms and Spaces Links

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• Teaching Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for LA.008 please click here (new tab)

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The University is situated in the borough of Wandsworth in South London. It is accessed off Roehampton Lane A306, which is itself located between the A205 to the North and the A3 to the south.
  • There is extremely limited parking on campus and in nearby streets, and the option for students to purchase parking at Queen Mary's hospital, which is opposite the main University site. The University also has a limited number of free parking permits available for students with physical and mobility difficulties.
• By Bus View
  • Buses 72, 265, 493 and the double-decker Roehampton shuttle bus (849) all stop at the Queen Mary's Hospital bus stop which is the nearest stop to Froebel College. The campus can also be accessed at night as the 72 and 85 are 24-hour services. The N74 also operates at night travelling between Roehampton Lane to the West end and Baker Street.
• By Train View
  • The nearest station is Barnes from which 8 trains per hour go to Putney, Clapham Junction, Vauxhall and London Waterloo. Barnes station is approximately 1.1 miles or a 23 minutes’ walk from the University's main entrance, or you can take the Roehampton Shuttle bus 849, or buses 72 or 265 which stop outside all campuses. Approximately 15 buses per hour run between the station and the University.
• By Underground View
  • The college is a short bus ride away from tube connections at Hammersmith (Circle/Hammersmith & City/District/Piccadilly lines), Shepherd's Bush (Central) and Putney Bridge (District). If coming from the direction of Hammersmith/Shepherd's Bush take bus 72 to all campuses – or coming from Putney Bridge take bus 265 to all campuses.
• Useful Links View
  • Bus information on the TFL Website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The National Rail Enquiries 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 Disability Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 8392 3636.
• Email: [email protected].
• Disability Services are located in the Richardson Building in Digby Stuart College. Dyslexia Services are located in the same location they have a telephone number of 020 8392 3860 and an email of [email protected].
• To see more information on Wellbeing and Emotional Support please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 02083 923 679.
• The Student Medical Centre is located on Old Court, Froebel College, Roehampton Lane, London, Greater London, SW15 5JP.
• To see more information on Chaplaincy please click here (opens new tab).
• Email: [email protected].
• There are separate chaplain phone numbers for different Christian Denomination and for the Muslim Chaplain.
• To see more information on Library Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 8392 3770.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Accommodation Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 8392 3166.
• Email: [email protected].
• The accommodation office can be found at Mount Clare Minstead Gardens, London, SW15 4EE. The opening hours of the office our Monday to Friday from 09:00 until 17:00.
  For enquiries regarding off campus accommodation the email address is [email protected].

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is South Campus Car Park.
  • The car park is located in Frobel College adjacent to the multi-use games areas.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Site/Campus Car Park (South Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located towards the south of the campus.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Davies and ROEActive.
  • 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 and signposted.
  • There is/are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 370cm x 600cm (12ft 2in x 19ft 8in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not 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.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is ramped access to the car park from the Davies Building.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Davies Building.
  • The nearest designated bay is 28m (30yd 1ft) from the Davies Building main 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 not a bell/buzzer.
  • 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 double.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Comments View
  • The approach to the entrance from the left is on a slope with a slight incline.

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Outside Access (Rear Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • 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 push pad activated when entering.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 113cm (3ft 8in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
  • The width of the ramp is 122cm (4ft).
• 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 4 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
• Comments View
  • There is tactile paving at the top of the steps.

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Entrance (Roehampton Student Union Building Link)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the right side of the second floor.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
• 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 4 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • 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 the right going up the step(s).

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the lower ground floor.
  • There is/are 7 clearly marked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to the building from the rear entrance.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • This level change is shown in photograph 1.
  • 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 good colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Lift (Rear Entrance Level Change)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located just beyond the rear entrance.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The weight limit for the lift is 225kg.
• The lift is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the rear entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 85cm (2ft 9in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 85cm x 100cm (2ft 9in x 3ft 3in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• 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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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG, G, 1, 2 and 3.
  • The stairs are located directly beyond the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 3m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is a landing.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are all areas from the first floor upwards.
• Comments View
  • The section of stairs from the lower ground to the first floor are well marked with handrails on both sides.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Lower Ground Floor Right Hand Transfer)

• 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 from the rear entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the rear 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 pictorial 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • 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 poor.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 272cm x 142cm (8ft 11in x 4ft 8in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 95cm from floor level.
  • The lighting levels are low to moderate.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 198cm (6ft 6in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • 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 poor.
  • 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 not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 170cm 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.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • 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 poor.
  • 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 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the wash basin.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 85cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 126cm (4ft 2in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located on the first floor, to the right as you enter from the stairwell.
  • There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 2m from the stairwell.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is poor.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 79cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There are additional standard toilets to the rear of the building on the second floor, and towards the front of the building on the third floor.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The shared toilet is located on the second floor, to the rear of the building.
  • There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 36m from the stairs.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is fair.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 86cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are low to moderate.
  • There are additional shared standard toilets to the rear of the building on the third floor.

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Standard Changing Room (Second Floor Female)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on the second floor.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the stairs.
• There is not level access to the standard changing room(s).

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Standard Shower

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the second floor standard toilets.
• There is not level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • There are 2 deep steps to access the shower cubicle.
  • There are additional standard showers to the rear of the building on the second floor, and towards the front and the rear of the building on the third floor.

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PEEP Information

• A PEEP is a bespoke plan for students and staff who require assistance in evacuating a building in the event of an emergency.
• If for any reason, you are not able to evacuate a building unaided during an emergency situation, please download the guidance information and the questionnaire below which must be completed to start the setup process.
• PEEP Guidance for Staff and Students – please click here (opens new tab).
• PEEP Questionnaire – please click here (opens new tab).
• Please email the completed form or any questions to [email protected] or visit https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/new-students/health-and-safety/ for more information.