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Disabled Access Guide for Kingston University Nursery
1-3 Portland Road
Kingston upon Thames
Surrey
KT1 2SG
Tel: 020 8547 7022 (direct lin
Email: p.cadogan@kingston.ac.uk
Web: http://www.kingston.ac.uk
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Introduction
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in Kingston upon Thames.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Kingston.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
On street Blue Badge parking is located on Portland Road.
The photograph shows Springfield Road in front of the entrance.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on Springfield Road.
There is not level access to the service.
The intercom is 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 90cm (2ft 11in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are light.
The door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located just inside the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
This entrance gives direct access into the enclosed play area at the rear of the building.
This entrance is locked at all times, please use the intercom provided to gain access.
The part of Springfield Road where the entrance is located is pedestrianised.
Inside Access
There is not level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are low.
Level Change (Inside Access)
Access into the building from the rear outside play area is via a medium step which is not clearly marked and does not have handrails.
At this entrance there is a single, heavy door, 65 cm wide.
The door opens towards you.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is not a landing.
The services on the floors which are not accessible are a children's bathroom and a unisex toilet for staff and parents.
Lift
There is not a lift for public use.
Additional Information
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
The Nursery is open 49 weeks of the year.
The main morning session is from 08.15 - 13.00.
The afternoon session is from 13.00 - 17.45 Monday Thursday and 17.15 Friday.
The summer play scheme opens for 8 weeks in the year. Sessions operate from Monday Friday 08.45 - 17.15.
The photograph shows the ramp leading to the outdoor area from the entrance.
Additional Information
The photograph shows the enclosed play area at the rear of the building.
