Access Guide
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Service
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- The Careers Centre is located to the left of reception, before the security barriers after the main entrance. The security office is located to the right of reception, before the security barriers after the main entrance.
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Building
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- Services / Facilities within the building include; Reception, Careers Centre, Security Office, Classrooms and Laboratories.
- From Reception G Block (The Academy) links West Block to the right and South Block/The Exchange (refectory) straight ahead. A Block/The Mall is to the left.
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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
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- Accessible toilet facilities are located within Reception and on each floor near the stairwell adjoining A Block.
- Female standard toilet facilities are located on the first and third floors near the stairwell adjoining A Block.
- Male standard toilet facilities are located on the ground and second floors near the stairwell adjoining A Block.
Getting Here (Uxbridge Campus)
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By Road
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- Uxbridge College (Uxbridge Campus) is located off B483 Park Road off A40, 1.5 km (1 mile) East of where the A40 joins the M40 at Junction 1.
- To access the Uxbridge Campus Staff and Student Car Park, use the B483 Park Road Entrance to Hillingdon Sports & Leisure Complex on Gatting Way.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
- Transport for London (TfL) service U2 stops on Park Road just outside the Uxbridge Campus.
- For more information on Transport for London Bus Services please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is West Drayton.
- GWR services from London Paddington stop at West Drayton, 6.5km (4 miles) from the Uxbridge Campus.
- For more information on GWR rail services please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on trains to West Drayton and station information please click here (opens new tab).
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By Underground
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- The nearest underground station is Uxbridge.
- Metropolitan and Piccadilly lines serve Uxbridge.
- For more information on Transport for London (TfL) Underground Services please click here (opens new tab).
Useful Information
- This service provides support for Students with specific needs including Learning Difficulties, Miscellaneous Disabilities, Dyslexia, Moderate Learning Difficulties, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia and Autistic Spectrum Disorders.
- To see more information on Learning Support please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: Uxbridge: 01895 471132; Hayes: 01895 853651.
- Email: [email protected].
- Deaf Support offers an across college service in Hayes and Uxbridge to support Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students on mainstream courses.
The centre is staffed by a team of professional and qualified Communication Support Workers (CSW) who can support Students to ensure there is full access to the curriculum.
Support Workers are fully trained in British Sign Language (BSL) and will also provide note taking support. Deaf Support is located in Uxbridge: Room A010, extension x3308; and Hayes: Room L108, extension x3651. - To see more information on Deaf Support please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01895 853336 (Minicom).
- Email: [email protected].
- Information on how to apply for a course online or by post.
- To see more information on How To Apply please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01895 853333.
- Email: [email protected].
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff and students within approximately 200m.
- The car park is located near to I Block.
Site/Campus Car Park (I Block)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located off Gatting Way, before the entrance to Hillingdon Sports and Leisure Complex.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are I Block, C Block and N Block.
- The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
- The maximum height is 190cm (6ft 3in).
- 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 7 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 230cm x 470cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
- The marked zone is 130cm wide.
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by anybody.
- Parking charges apply for non permit holders.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
- Payment machines are located in front of the multi storey (elevated) parking section (photograph 4).
- There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
- There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
- Payment can be made by phone.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is step free access from this car park.
- Buildings are not clearly signposted from this car park.
- There is not a campus map available within the car park.
- The nearest designated bay is 9m (9yd 2ft) from the entrances to I Block and C Block.
- The car park is open air/surface with a multi storey (elevated) section.
A key card is required to enter this car park at a height of 115cm.
The height restriction barrier is open during the day.
There is a vehicle ramp to the elevated section (photograph 5).
Pedestrian access to the elevated section is via steps (photographs 6 and 9).
There is covered parking beneath the elevated section (photograph 10).
Blue Badge parking is at the far end of the car park between I Block and C Block (photographs 14 and 15).
There is further parking to the left of C Block, next to the sports hall (photographs 16 to 18).
There is an additional Blue Badge parking bay to the left of C Block, next to the sports hall (photographs 16 and 17).
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Comments
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- Permit holders only (permits: [email protected]):
- Monday to Friday 08:00 - 17:15 (term time).
- Tariffs apply:
- Monday to Friday 17:15 - 22:00 (term time).
- Saturday to Sunday 08:00 - 22:00 (term time).
- Monday to Sunday 08:00 - 22:00 (non-term time).
- No parking:
- Monday to Sunday 22:00 - 08:00.
Site/Campus Car Park (Staff and Visitor (G Block))
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Car Park
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- The car park is located on the left after the Park Road Entrance.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are G Block (The Academy).
- 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 6 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 235cm x 415cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The marked zone is 125cm wide.
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by visitors, Blue Badge holders and staff permit holders.
- Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
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Drop Off Point
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- 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.
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Car Park Access
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- There is step free access from this car park.
- Buildings are not clearly signposted from this car park.
- There is not a campus map available within the car park.
- The nearest designated bay is 45m (49yd 8in) from the entrance to G Block (The Academy).
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Comments
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- The drop off point is located on the left before entering the main car park area (photographs 9 and 10).
Approach (The Academy)
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is tarmac.
- The approach surface is uneven in places.
- There is step-free access on the approach.
- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
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Comments
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- The approach from the Visitor Car Park is shown in photographs 1 and 2.
- The approach from the Site Campus Car Park direction is shown in photograph 3.
- The approach from the Visitor Car Park is shown in photographs 1 and 2.
Outside Access (The Academy)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located in the centre of the building.
- This entrance gives access to Ground Floor.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 154cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 161cm.
- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the main entrance.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
Reception
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Reception
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- The reception point is located ahead and left from the main entrance.
- The reception point is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are moderate to good.
- The height of the reception counter is 116cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is a lowered section of the counter.
- The height of the lowered section at the counter is 76cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
- There is a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
- The type of system is a portable loop.
- The hearing system is available only on request.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- Staff are not trained to use the hearing system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 24/01/2022.
- The hearing loop was not working at the time of testing.
- There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is tiles.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
- There are seats with armrests on both sides.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
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Security Barriers
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- There are security barriers at the reception.
- The minimum width between the security barriers is 54cm.
- The width of the wider security barriers is 92cm.
- A key card is required to pass through the security barriers.
- The height of the key card reader is 96cm.
- The key card reader is on the top of the barrier pylon.
There is an additional access door to the right of the security barriers (photographs 8 and 9).
Access requires a key card and the key card reader is 103cm above the floor.
The open door width is 87cm and there is a small lip less than 2cm high at the door threshold.
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Comments
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- Reception is staffed 08:30 - 19:00 Monday to Thursday (17:00 Friday).
Entrance (Careers Centre)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the left after the main entrance.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Careers Centre'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- There is a push pad/button to enter the main automatic doors.
- The entry push pad or push button is 74cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 158cm.
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Comments
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- The push pad was not in operation at the time of survey.
Careers Centre
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is an information desk, an ID desk, and a payment desk (photographs 1 to 3).
- The desks have a surface height of 72cm.
- Clipboards are available on request.
- There are additional tables and chairs (photographs 4 and 5).
- The chairs are at a height of 48cm.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- The tables have a surface height of 72cm.
Entrance (The Mall)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the end of The Mall near South Block/The Exchange.
- This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'The Academy'.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 170cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located to the right of the 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 a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 140cm (4ft 7in).
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located to the right of the entrance.
- There is/are 2 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step-free access throughout the building via lift(s).
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Circulation
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- There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is vinyl and carpet.
- There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors/walkways.
- There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout the building.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
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Safe Place(s)
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- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
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Audio
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- This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
Step(s) (First And Second Floor)
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Stepped Level Change 1
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- There is a/are step(s) located to the left of the building on the first and second floors.
- The step(s) is/are used to access standard and accessible toilets, G Block (The Academy) stairs, and A Block teaching rooms.
- There is/are 6 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
- There is a standard lift to overcome the step(s).
- See Lift (G Block, A Block) for further information.
Other Floors
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located through the security barriers, left along the corridor, then left at the circular vestibule.
- The stairs are approximately 40m from the main entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
- There are manual, heavy, double doors to enter and exit the stairwell on the first floor, on the second floor and on the third floor.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are not easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- There are refuge points in the stairwells, on the landings, first floor and upwards (photograph 7).
Lift (G Block, A Block)
- The lift is located adjoining G Block (The Academy) and A Block.
- The lift is approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- A member of staff needs to be notified for use of the lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG (Ground floor E Block), G, 1 (1st floor A Block), 1A (1st floor G Block), 2 (2nd floor A Block), 2A (2nd floor G Block), 3 (3rd floor G Block).
- The weight limit for the lift is 800kg.
- There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby on the third floor, on the ground floor, on the first floor, on the second floor and on the lower ground floor.
- There is not a lift lobby on floors 1A and 2A (G Block), access is straight into the corridor.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 116cm x 150cm (3ft 10in x 4ft 11in).
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is a hearing loop system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are low to moderate.
- A key card is required to access the lift and is allocated by Learning Support.
The lift overcomes steps between G Block (The Academy) and A Block, from the first floor upwards.
A Block exits are to the left of G Block (The Academy) entrances.
G Block exits are to the right of A Block entrances.
There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift for A Block exits only.
The lift also overcomes steps to the ground floor entrance to E Block.
The photographs show the lift as accessed from A Block.
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Comments
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- Ground floor access is in The Mall, to the left of G Block (The Academy) entrance from The Mall.
- Access from the first floor upwards is near G Block (The Academy) stairwell and the accessible and standard toilets.
- Ground floor access is in The Mall, to the left of G Block (The Academy) entrance from The Mall.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Left Transfer Reception)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located after the main entrance, to the right of the security barriers.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is not a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from the college during induction or from reception.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 230cm (4ft 9in x 7ft 7in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The height of the light switch/pull cord is 69cm from floor level.
- 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 81cm (2ft 8in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
- There is a flush 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 low.
- 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 medium.
- 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 female sanitary, general waste (with no lid) and clinical waste disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 89cm and 183cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not 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.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- 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 92cm (3ft).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 77cm (2ft 6in).
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 92cm (3ft).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Left Transfer Ground Floor)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located through the security barriers, then left along the corridor, then left at the circular vestibule, past the stairs.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- There is ramped/sloped access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is not a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from the college during induction, or from reception.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 148cm x 210cm (4ft 10in x 6ft 11in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 82cm (2ft 8in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
- There is a flush 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 low.
- 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) to the left of the toilet and wall is low.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is high.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not 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 low.
- 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 94cm (3ft 1in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
- 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 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 90cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 92cm (3ft).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Left Transfer First Floor)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located to the left of the lift (choose floor 1, not floor 1A) along the corridor and right, through the doors and across the stairwell.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the lift.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is not a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from the college as part of induction or from Reception.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is medium.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is medium.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 148cm x 210cm (4ft 10in x 6ft 11in).
- The accessible toilet does not 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 female sanitary bin.
- There is a flush 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 low.
- 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) to the left of the toilet and wall is low.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is high.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- 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 female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not 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 low.
- 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 99cm (3ft 3in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
- 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 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 93cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 99cm (3ft 3in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Left Transfer Second Floor)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located left out of the lift (choose floor 2, not floor 2A), along the corridor and right, through the doors and across the stairwell.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the lift.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is not a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from the college during induction or from Reception.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 148cm x 210cm (4ft 10in x 6ft 11in).
- The accessible toilet does not 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 82cm (2ft 8in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female 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 low.
- 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) to the left of the toilet and wall is low.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is high.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not 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 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).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
- 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 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 94cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Left Transfer Third Floor)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located to the left exit of the lift, along the corridor and right, through the doors and across the stairwell.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the lift.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is not a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from the college during induction or from Reception.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 88cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 144cm x 205cm (4ft 9in x 6ft 9in).
- The accessible toilet does not 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 77cm (2ft 6in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
- There is a flush 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 low.
- 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) to the left of the toilet and wall is low.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is high.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not 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 low.
- 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 97cm (3ft 2in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
- 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 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The male toilet is located through the security barriers, then left along the corridor, then left at the circular vestibule, past the stairs.
- There is ramped/sloped access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 40m from the main entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- 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 82cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There is a similar standard male toilet on the second floor, left out of the lift (choose floor 2, not floor 2A), along the corridor and right, through the doors and across the stairwell.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The female toilet is located on the first floor, left out of the lift (choose floor 1, not floor 1A), along the corridor and right, through the doors and across the stairwell.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m from the lift.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is medium.
- 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 82cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There are similar standard female toilets on the third floor.
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Comments
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- The standard male toilets on the ground floor are shown in photographs 1 to 5.
- The standard female toilets on the first floor are shown in photographs 6 to 10.
- The standard male toilets on the ground floor are shown in photographs 1 to 5.