Access Guide
COVID-19 Information
- The information in this section was taken in December 2020.
- Wherever external queuing is necessary, 2m floor markings have been implemented.
- Student ambassadors are employed to guide people around campus and assist with queue management.
- Hand sanitisers are available at the main entrances and exit points of all buildings, along with main foot flow areas.
- All meeting rooms and social spaces have maximum occupancy on the doors.
- Classrooms and lecture theatres have been timetabled with maximum occupancies considered.
- One way systems have been implemented in most buildings where 2m separation in the corridor cannot be maintained.
- There is clear signage inside to help with social distancing.
- Screens have been added at receptions/ all customer facing services and in some computer clusters.
- Alternate sinks in toilets are out of action to maintain social distancing.
- Social distancing signage has installed for toilet facilities.
- Face coverings are to be worn in buildings.
- Track and Trace barcodes are located at every building entrance.
- For more information about the measures in place for Covid-19 please click here (new tab) .
- Additional information about the measures in place for Covid-19 can be found here (new tab)
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include the School of Education and Social Work staff offices and seminar rooms.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
- The nearest mainline station is Falmer.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
- This car park is only for permit holders and Blue Badge holders only.
- There are no parking charges for permit holders and Blue Badge holders.
- The car park is at the side of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance.
- There are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 2.7m x 5m (8ft 10in x 16ft 4in).
- The route from the car park to the entrance is not accessible to a wheelchair.
- The car park surface is concrete.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
- These bays are normally allocated to specific vehicles.
- For further details on parking on campus please see the university website parking page.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 155cm (5ft 1in) wide.
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- The automatic doors are push pad operated and open towards you.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located to the right of the entrance as you face it.
- The ramp or slope is steep.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 115cm (3ft 9in).
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 15+ step(s) to the area / service.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
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- The ramp leads up from the car park and has a handrail on the right hand side going up.
- The steps lead up from Bramber House.
Reception
- The desk is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The reception desk is high.
- The desk has a lowered section.
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 varied.
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- The 2 sets of doors leading from the reception area are push pad operated automatic doors.
Other Floors
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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 lighting level is medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
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- There are stairs in all 4 corners of the building, 2 of which only have handrails on the right hand side going up.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the right of the main entrance as you enter.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
- The lift is 30m (33yd) from main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 108cm x 141cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 8in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not 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 lift controls do not have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Level Change
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located left off the main corridor.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
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- The ramp has a handrail on the left hand side going up.
- It leads down to Seminar Room 18.
Level Change (First Floor)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located directly to the right as you exit the lift.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 78cm (2ft 7in).
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- The ramp leads to the offices of the Head of School and the Head of School Coordinator.
Accessible Toilet
- 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 for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 39m (42yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located at the far end of the main ground floor 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 twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 92cm (3ft).
- The door weight is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 194cm x 230cm (6ft 4in x 7ft 7in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 147cm (4ft 10in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is twist/turn.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
- No emergency alarm fitted in the cubicle.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is 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 the right.
- 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 43cm (1ft 5in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The towel dispenser is 110cm (3ft 7in) 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 cannot 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 internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the external 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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Comments
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- The baby change facilities are located in the ground floor adapted toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 99cm (3ft 2in).
- There are also adapted toilet on the first and second floors, which have smaller cubicles and no baby change.
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 Toilet(s)
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- The female toilets are located opposite reception.
- The female toilets are 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilets are located on the ground floor corridor.
- The male toilets are 19m (20yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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- There are also unisex standard toilets located at the far end of the ground floor.
- There are male and female toilets located on the first and second floors.
Standard Changing Room
- There are standard changing rooms available.
- The standard changing rooms are located opposite reception.
- The standard changing room is 10m (32ft 10in) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room is 11m (12yd) from the reception desk.
- There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
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Comments
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- The changing room is unisex.
Standard Shower
- There are not standard level access shower facilities available.
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Comments
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- The shower located in the standard changing room is accessed by a deep step.
- There is also a shower on the first floor, accessed by 2 medium steps.
Additional Info
- Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
- This service can be requested.
- Staff are not Text Relay aware.
Emergency Egress
- To view the fire evacuation plan for Essex House Ground Floor please click here
- To view the fire evacuation plan for Essex House First Floor please click here
- To view the fire evacuation plan for Essex House Second Floor please click here.
Deaf Messaging Service
- For more information on the Deaf Messaging Service please click here.