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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Montefiore Hall, the Froebel Diner, Starbucks Café, The Union Bar and Pub Grub food counter.

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Rooms and Spaces Links

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• Space(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Montefiore Hall (MON.001) 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 Car Park.
  • The car park is located on the left of the building next to the multi use games areas and ROEactive.
• 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 (Froebel North Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the north end of Froebel College.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Grove House and the Medical Centre.
  • 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 370cm x 500cm (12ft 2in x 16ft 5in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by 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 sloped access to the car park from the Grove House.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Grove House.
  • The nearest designated bay is 150m (164yd 2in) from the Grove House Main Entrance.

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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 (The Union Bar Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front 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 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) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 158cm (5ft 2in).
• 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 or 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 the left going up the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp is 145cm (4ft 9in).
• 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 2 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 clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • There is an adjacent similar set of double doors which are used for exiting only.

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Outside Access (Montefiore Front Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front right of the building.
  • There is step free 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) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 174cm (5ft 9in).
• Comments View
  • There is an adjacent similar set of doors which are for exiting only.

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Outside Access (Montefiore Rear Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear right of the building.
  • There is step free 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) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 174cm (5ft 9in).
• Comments View
  • There is an adjacent similar set of doors.

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Outside Access (Café Side Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear left side of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped 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) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.

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Outside Access (Offices Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the far right end of the building.
  • There is step free 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) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 79cm (2ft 7in).
• Comments View
  • This entrance access the staff offices on the far right of the building only.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building.
  • There is/are 6 clearly marked step(s), with no handrails, for access to Montefiore Hall, accessible and female toilets.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • This level change is overcome by using the Montefiore front entrance. This level change is shown in photograph 1.
  • There is/are 6 clearly marked step(s), with no handrails, for access to the male toilets and Montefiore Hall rear entrance.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • This level change is overcome by using the Montefiore rear entrance. This level change is shown in photograph 2.
  • There are no 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 some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does play background music.
  • Music is played throughout the building depending on events.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Eating and Drinking (Frobel Diner)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the refectory.
  • The refectory is located in the rear right of the building.
  • There is step-free access to the refectory.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
  • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Menu types include; menu boards.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
  • Plastic/takeaway cups are available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Adapted cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • This area does play background music.
  • Background music is only played at certain times.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system .
  • There is not a portable card machine available for payment.
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 85cm.
  • The type of flooring in this area is tiles and laminate.
• Self-Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 85cm.
  • The type of flooring in this area is tiles and laminate.
• Payment Counter View
  • The height of the counter is 90cm.
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 66cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 74cm.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 74cm.
  • There are also coffee tables, high tables, long tables, sofas, bench seats, stools and high stools.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 50cm.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 102cm.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Eating and Drinking (Starbucks Cafe)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the café.
  • The café is located in the rear left of the building.
  • There is step-free access to the café.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
  • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Menu types include; written wall menus.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold sandwiches and snacks.
  • Plastic/takeaway cups are available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Adapted cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • This area does play background music.
  • Background music is only played at certain times.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system .
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 84cm.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 66cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 74cm.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 74cm.
  • There are also coffee tables, high tables, long tables, sofas, bench seats, stools and high stools.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 50cm.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 102cm.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Eating and Drinking (The Union Bar)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the bar.
  • The bar is located at the front of the building.
  • There is step-free access to the bar.
• Service and Menus View
  • There is a bar where drinks can be ordered.
  • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Plastic/takeaway cups are available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • This area does play background music.
  • Background music is only played at certain times.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system .
  • There is not a portable card machine available for payment.
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 129cm.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 66cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 74cm.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 74cm.
  • There are also coffee tables, high tables, long tables, sofas, bench seats, stools and high stools.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 50cm.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 102cm.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Eating and Drinking (Pub Grub)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the food and drink kiosk.
  • The food and drink kiosk is located at the front left of the building.
  • There is step-free access to the food and drink kiosk.
• Service and Menus View
  • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
  • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Menu types include; written wall menus.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
  • Plastic/takeaway cups are available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Adapted cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • This area does play background music.
  • Background music is only played at certain times.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system .
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 110cm.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 66cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 74cm.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 74cm.
  • There are also coffee tables, high tables, long tables, sofas, bench seats, stools and high stools.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 50cm.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 102cm.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • The type of flooring in this area is wood.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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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 at the front right of the building, to the right as you enter from the Montefiore front entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Montefiore front 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 tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (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 157cm x 243cm (5ft 2in x 7ft 12in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever 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 not 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 not a/are not coat hook(s).
• 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.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 104cm (3ft 5in).
  • 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).
  • 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 a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 95cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The male toilet is located to the right as you enter from the rear Montefiore entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m from the rear Montefiore entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is poor.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • It was not possible to access the male toilet.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The female toilet is located adjacent to the accessible toilet at the front right of the building.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m from the Montefiore front entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • It was not possible to access the female toilet.

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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.