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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include classrooms, hydrotherapy pool, dining room, sports hall, independent living skills area and a library.

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  • The Michael Tippett School is a small secondary school for students aged between 11 and 19.
  • Students have a range of complex needs, including autism, profound and multiple learning difficulties and communication difficulties.

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Location

• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Loughborough Junction.
• The nearest underground station is Brixton.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is located in front of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders can be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 300cm x 470cm (9ft 10in x 15ft 5in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 26m (28yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 28m (30yd 1ft) 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 concrete.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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  • The surface under the parking bays is gravel bound within a plastic mesh.
  • There is some on-street parking in long bays on the street outside the venue.
  • Most pupils arrive by school bus.

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Outside Access (Pedestrian Entrance Gate)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the left of the vehicle entrance, on Heron Road.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 132cm (4ft 4in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 108cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located beyond the gate.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the school.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 122cm (4ft).
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 104cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 104cm.

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Entrance

• This information is for the entrance located beyond the reception.

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• Entrance View
  • 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) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 104cm.
• Comments View
  • The door was broken at the time of survey. Visitors must slide the doors which may be difficult.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are good.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • No smaller section
  • Touch screen not 120cm.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are good.

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• Comments View
  • The room for teaching independent living skills includes a hob and sink on adjustable height worktops.
  • Some of the classrooms have ceiling track hoists covering all the entire room.

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Outside Access (Playground Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located in the playground.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in).

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  • There are similar doors from the playground into each of the ground floor classrooms, and the main foyer area.

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Other Floors (Right Hand Stairs)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
  • There are 15 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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  • There is a similar staircase to the left after the main entrance.

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Lift (Right Hand Side)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located next to the right hand staircase.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
• The lift is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 79cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is good.

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Lift (Left Hand Side)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located next to the left hand staircase.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
• The lift is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 130cm (4ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 280cm (4ft 7in x 9ft 2in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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Eating and Drinking (Dining Room)

• The cafe is located on the ground floor, to the rear right of the building.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the dining room entrance.
• The standard height for tables is 70cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.

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  • There are no menus. Diners choose from the food on display.

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Counter (Cafe Kiosk)

• The counter is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the counter from the entrance.
• There is not a lowered section.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Lighting levels are good.

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  • The cafe kiosk is located in the foyer, opposite the main entrance.
  • The kiosk serves drinks and snacks.
  • It is partially run by students, with snacks made in the training kitchen.

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Outside Access (Hydrotherapy)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the left side of the school.
  • 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) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The width of the door opening is 82cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Level Change (Swimming Pool)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located In front of the pool.
• There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Swimming Pool (Hydrotherapy)

• There is level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
• There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
• There is not a wet side chair available.
• There is a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
• The hoist is hydraulic.
• There are steps into the swimming pool.
• There are 7 steps.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• There is not a ladder type entrance into the water.

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  • Three sides of the pool have a seat-height wall around.
  • There is also a seat built into the side of the pool.

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Changing Places (Hydrotherapy)

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• Location and access View
  • The facility is located in the hydrotherapy pool suite.
  • The facility is approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is level access to the facility.
• Dimensions and features View
  • You do not need a key for the facility.
  • The dimensions of the facility are 320cm x 430cm (10ft 6in x 14ft 1in).
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The facility changing bench is free standing.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 150cm (4ft 11in).
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
  • The overhead hoist covers all areas in cubicle.
  • The sling is attached to the hoist by hook and loop.
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 270cm (8ft 10in).
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the left.
  • Drop down rails are provided.
  • As you face the toilet the drop down rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The type of wash basin is fixed.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
  • As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • Disposal facilities are not available.
  • A privacy screen is available.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
  • The facility has a non slip floor.
  • A functioning emergency alarm is not available.
  • No emergency alarm is fitted in the cubicle.
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  • The changing area is separated by curtains from the poolside area.
  • There are three changing benches.
  • The area can be subdivided by further curtains.

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Standard Shower (Hydrotherapy)

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located to the right as you enter.
• There is level access to the shower facilities.

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  • There are 3 of these shower cubicles.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer- Hydrotherapy)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located To the right.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 206cm x 187cm (6ft 9in x 6ft 2in).
  • There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • 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 an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are not available for the toilet.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • 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 (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • There is a flip down seat at the shower.
  • The seat is 49cm high.
  • The shower has a drop down rail on the left.

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Changing Places (Hygiene Room)

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• Location and access View
  • The facility is located to the left as you enter.
  • The facility is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is level access into the facility.
• Dimensions and features View
  • You do not need a key for the facility.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The dimensions of the facility are 330cm x 500cm (10ft 10in x 16ft 5in).
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The facility changing bench is free standing.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 150cm (4ft 11in).
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
  • The overhead hoist covers all areas in cubicle.
  • The sling is attached to the hoist by hook and loop.
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on one side only.
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 230cm (7ft 7in).
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • Dropdown rails are provided for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on the right.
  • The type of wash basin is fixed.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
  • As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • A privacy screen is available.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
  • The facility has a non-slip floor.
  • A functioning emergency alarm is not available.
  • It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from the floor).

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Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer- First Floor)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the left hand lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the first floor, in the centre of the building.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 190cm (5ft 3in x 6ft 3in).
  • There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • 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 no dropdown rail for the toilet.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are general domestic waste and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are not available for the toilet.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • 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 (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • At the time of our visit (March 2024) it appeared that the grab rails or dropdown rail had not been refixed since the room had been retiled.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located off the main ground floor corridor.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.
• Comments View
  • There are several sets of toilets off the main corridor, on both the ground and first floors.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.

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  • Many staff have training in Makaton and using the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS).