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Disabled Access Guide for Kilpatrick Primary School
Mountblow Road
Clydebank
West Dunbartonshire
G81 4SW
Tel: 01389 872 171
Email: schooloffice@kilpatrick.w-dunbarton.sch.uk
Web: http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk
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Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Clydebank.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Kilpatrick.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is not free for all users.
Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
There is 1 designated parking bay within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.3m x 4.7m (10ft 9in x 15ft 5in).
The nearest designated bay is 10m (11yd) from the main 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 uneven surfaces.
The car park surface is tarmac.
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.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located to 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 towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 86cm (2ft 9in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 140cm (4ft 7in).
Reception
The reception desk is 4m (13ft 1in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
There is not level access to the service.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are medium.
The hearing system is located in the main hall.
Level Change (Classrooms)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading to classrooms.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Adapted Toilet
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 pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 30m (33yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located to the left as you enter.
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 twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 155cm x 180cm (5ft 1in x 5ft 10in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the adapted toilet.
There is not a lateral transfer space.
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
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 is not a shelf within the adapted toilet.
There are mirrors in the adapted toilet.
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 45cm (1ft 5in).
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm.
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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 77cm (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 fair.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is fair.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are medium.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located to the left as you enter.
The female and male toilets are 25m (27yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Adapted Changing Room
The adapted changing rooms are located to the right as you enter.
The adapted changing room is 12m (13yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted changing room is 6m (19ft 8in) from the reception desk.
The dimensions of the adapted changing room are 285cm x 270cm (9ft 4in x 8ft 10in).
There is a changing table.
There is a manual hoist.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents are available in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is generally on duty.
Staff are trained to BSL level 1.
Staff are not Text Relay aware.
Plastic cups are available.
Plastic cutlery is available.
Drinking straws are available on request.
