Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link Bronte Building - Reception.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/harrow-college/harrow-weald-campus/access-guides/bronte-building-reception
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Comments
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- Learner Services is located opposite the main reception desk in the Bronte Building.
Opening Times
- Monday 08:30 - 16:30.
- Tuesday 08:30 - 16:30.
- Wednesday 08:30 - 16:30.
- Thursday 00:30 - 16:30.
- Friday 08:30 - 16:30.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Harrow Weald.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest National Rail station is Headstone Lane.
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest underground station is Harrow and Wealdstone.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
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Venue Car Park
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- The car park is located to the right, at the far side of the campus.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance.
- There is/are 7 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 320cm x 400cm (10ft 6in x 13ft 1in).
- Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
- The nearest designated bay is 94m (102yd 2ft) from the Bronte rear entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 108m (118yd 4in) from the Bronte rear entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
- The patron does have to cross a road.
- The road is generally quiet.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- The car park is for staff and visitors, but all Blue Badge holders can use the designated bays if booked in advance.
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 door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 172cm (5ft 8in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 76cm (2ft 6in).
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located on the approach to the entrance.
- The ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
Outside Access (Rear Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the Bronte Building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
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Second set of doors
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- The automatic doors are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 169cm (5ft 7in).
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 167cm (5ft 6in).
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Comments
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- There is a push pad to enter the second set of doors and to exit the building via the first set of doors.
- The height of the push pads is 87cm.
Level Change (Rear Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
- The ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located to the left as you face the entrance.
- There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are bright.
- There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
Entrance (Learner Services)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor at the rear of the Bronte Building.
- There is step free 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.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open (at the time of the survey).
- The width of the door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in).
Reception (Learner Services)
- Learner Services is located within the learner services room.
- The desk is 1m (3ft 3in) from the learner services entrance.
- The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to this reception area.
- The lighting levels in the reception area are medium.
- The reception desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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 medium.
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Comments
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- Anyone wishing to use a motorised scooter, or charge a scooter or wheelchair whilst on college premises, needs to contact the college in advance.
Accessible Toilet
- The nearest accessible toilet is located within the Bronte - Reception Building. Please see the relevant guide for further information regarding the accessible toilet.
Standard Toilet(s)
- The nearest standard toilets are located within the Bronte - Reception Building. Please see the relevant guide for further information regarding the standard toilets.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Staff do receive Deaf Awareness training.
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is normally on duty.
- Staff are trained to BSL level 3.