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Disabled Access Guide for The Larch Childcare Centre
East End Campus
John Wheatley College
2 Haghill Road
Glasgow
G31 3SR
Tel: 0141 588 1512
Email: gswan@gera.org.uk
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Saturday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Glasgow.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Duke Street.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The Childcare Centre is located to the rear of the main campus building, off the main car park.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
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 are 7 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3m x 4.5m (9ft 10in x 14ft 9in).
The nearest designated bay is 11m (12yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 25m (27yd) 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 slopes/ramps.
The car park surface is tarmac.
There is a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
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 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 heavy.
The door opening is 92cm (3ft ) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 97cm (3ft 2in) wide.
The 1st door is kept locked, and requires a swipe card to gain access.
Visitors need to use the intercom.
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 building.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Reception
The reception desk is 10m (11yd) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low.
Lighting levels are bright.
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 play background music.
Music is played in the main childcare area.
The lighting levels are bright.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
There are child gates in the main childcare area of the centre, 95 cm wide, with a small threshold.
Photograph 1 shows the doors leading out to the outdoor play area. The doors are 130 cm wide and open towards you. There is level access through the doors, but the play area is on a moderate slope.
Photograph 2 shows the quiet area of the centre.
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 15m (16yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located on the far side of the centre from the entrance.
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 85cm (2ft 9in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 90cm x 180cm (2ft 11in x 5ft 10in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the adapted toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 89cm (2ft 11in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is a flush on the transfer side.
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 both sides.
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 48cm (1ft 6in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.
The towel dispenser is 101cm (3ft 3in) high.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm.
The toilet roll holder is 101cm (3ft 3in) high.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
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 bright.
This toilet is also used as a unisex staff toilet.
Standard Toilet (Children's Toilet)
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Unisex Toilets
The unisex toilet is located on the far side of the main childcare area.
The unisex toilets are 18m (20yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
The baby change facilities are located next to adapted toilet.
The height of the baby change table once extended is 85cm (2ft 9in).
Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents can be requested in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service can be requested.
The photograph shows the baby change area.
