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The Early Learners Centre

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Address:
North Nottinghamshire College
Carlton Road
Worksop
Nottinghamshire
S81 7AY

Tel: 0190 504 525
Fax: 01909 504 505

Email: nursery@nnc.ac.uk

Web: http://www.nnc.ac.uk

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Opening Times

DayOpening Times
Monday08:15 - 17:30
Tuesday08:15 - 17:30
Wednesday08:15 - 17:30
Thursday08:15 - 17:30
Friday08:15 - 17:30
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Introduction

Services/facilities within the grounds include the Oscroft Centre, the Oscroft Flat, the Mount Centre and the Mount Centre Port-a-Cabin.

Parking

This venue does not have its own car park.

There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).

There is a convenient drop off point located at the front of this building. As there is no parking available at this venue, please use the car park for A Block. Please see the guide to A Block for details.

Location

The venue is situated within the centre of the town.

This venue is situated in Worksop.

The venue is on a road with a steep gradient.

The nearest mainline Railway Station is Worksop.

There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

Outside Access (Gated Entrance)

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This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.

There is not level access to the service.

The intercom is not in a position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.

The main doors open away from you (push).

The doors are single width.

The doors are light.

The door opening is 105cm (3ft 5in) wide.

No Level Access (Gated Entrance)

There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.

The ramp or slope is located directly in front of the gate.

The ramp or slope is moderate.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

Outside Access (Entrance)

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This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.

There is not level access to the service.

The main doors open towards you (pull).

The doors are single width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in) wide.

There is a slight threshold at the entrance to this building.

No Level Access (Outside Access)

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There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.

The ramp or slope is located to the left of the entrance.

The ramp or slope is moderate.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

The width of the ramp or slope is 130cm (4ft 3in).

Inside Access

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There is level access to the service.

The lighting levels are medium.

To the left as you enter there is a 122 cm wide child safety gate. It is locked by a sliding bolt, which is in a suitable position to allow a wheelchair user to open it.

Directly to your right as you enter this gate, there is a staff office, the door to which is 75cm wide.

Additional Information (Staff Kitchen)

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There is a staff kitchen straight ahead and to your right as you enter the building. The door to access it is 80cm wide. However the floor manoeuvring space within the kitchen is 70cm wide.

No Level Access (Exit Only- Small Group Work Room)

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There are steps to access this area/service.

The steps are located directly behind the door.

There are 1 steps to the area/service.

The lighting levels at the steps are medium.

The steps are not clearly marked.

The steps are medium.

This single exit-only door which leads to the Outside Play Area is in the Small Group Work Room. The door is located at the far right hand corner of this room. It is heavy, 78cm wide, has a slight threshold at the entrance to it and opens outwards.

Additional Information (Small Group Work Room)

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Opposite the Staff Office there is a Small Group Work Room. It has an exit only door which leads to the Outdoor Play Area. There is a slight threshold at the entrance to it.

This room also has a 75cm wide door leading to the Staff Room.

Additional Information (Main Nursery Area)

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The door to access this area is 75cm wide and permanently kept open. This room has a door which is 78cm wide and leads to the Outdoor Play Area, and has a slight threshold at the entrance. This door is located directly to the right as you enter this area. This is a multi-purpose area, used for a wide range of activities including sand and water play, snack time and computing.

Additional Information (Sheltered Outdoor Play Area)

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This area is at the far right of the building and is separated from the Outdoor Play Area by a fence. The single door to access this is in the Main Nursery Area, straight in front of you as you enter.

The door is 78cm wide and has a slight threshold at its entrance.

No Level Access (Access to Sheltered Play Area)

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There are steps to access this area/service.

The steps are located directly behind the door.

There are 1 steps to the area/service.

The lighting levels at the steps are medium.

The steps are not clearly marked.

The steps are shallow.

The single door to access the Sheltered Play Area is in the Main Nursery Area, straight in front of you as you enter.

The door is heavy, 78cm wide, opens outwards and has a slight threshold at it's entrance.

Adapted Toilet

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There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Location of and access to adapted toilets

The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.

There is no additional signage on or near the toilet door.

The adapted toilet is 3m (9ft 10in) from the entrance.

The adapted toilet is located straight ahead and to your right as you enter the building.

There is level access to the adapted toilet.

Features and dimensions of adapted toilets

This is a unisex toilet.

A key is not required for the adapted toilet.

The door opens outwards.

The door is locked by a locking handle.

The width of the adapted toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).

The door is light.

The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 152cm x 195cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 4in).

Floor manoeuvring space is not clear in the adapted toilet.

There is not a lateral transfer space.

The tap type is lever.

There is a mixer tap.

There is not a functional emergency alarm available.

No emergency alarm is fitted in the cubicle.

Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.

There is not a coat hook.

Position of fixtures in adapted toilets

Wall mounted rails are available.

As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.

There are mirrors in the adapted toilet.

Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.

The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 5in).

There is a hand dryer.

The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.

The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm.

The hand dryer is 105cm (3ft 5in) high.

There is a towel dispenser.

The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.

The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.

The towel dispenser is 123cm (4ft ) 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.

There is a sink.

The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.

The sink is placed higher than 74cm.

The sink is 78cm (2ft 6in) high.

Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets

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.

Lighting levels are medium.

This toilet is also used as a standard staff toilet and as a storage area for cleaning materials.

Standard Toilet (Children's)

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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are available.

Access to Standard Unisex Toilets

The unisex toilet is located left as you enter and the 2nd door on your right.

The unisex toilets are 8m (26ft 2in) from the entrance.

Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.

Lighting levels are medium.

Baby Change Facilities

Baby change facilities are located within the venue.

The baby change facilities are located directly ahead as you enter the toilet.

The height of the baby change table once extended is 110cm (3ft 7in).

Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.

The photograph shows the baby changing facility. There is an additional baby changing mat which can be used on the floor, or on any other surface.

Additional Information

Staff do receive disability awareness 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.

Plastic cups are available.

Plastic cutlery is available.

Drinking straws are available on request.

Nursery staff are trained in Makaton signing and it is used along with speech to communicate with all learners.