Access Guide
Glasgow City Council Education Services
Wheatley House
25 Cochrane Street
Glasgow
Strathclyde
G1 1HL
Tel: 0141 2872000
Email: education@glasgow.gov.uk
Web: http://www.glasgow.gov.uk
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:45 - 16:30 |
| Tuesday | 08:45 - 16:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:45 - 16:30 |
| Thursday | 08:45 - 16:30 |
| Friday | 08:45 - 16:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in Glasgow.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Queen Street.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
The convenient dropoff point is located outside the main entrance
Outside Access (Cochrane Street)
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 180cm (5ft 10in) wide.
The automatic doors have a push button facility.
Reception
The reception desk is 8m (26ft 2in) from the front entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
The lighting levels are bright.
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.
The adapted toilet is 8m (26ft 2in) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located off the reception area.
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 dimensions of the adapted toilet are 160cm x 210cm (5ft 2in x 6ft 10in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in).
The tap type is lever.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are 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 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 hand dryer.
The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm.
The hand dryer is 105cm (3ft 5in) high.
There is not a towel dispenser.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 75cm (2ft 5in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located next to the meeting rooms.
The female toilets are 20m (22yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located next to the meeting rooms.
The male toilets are 20m (22yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents are not available in Braille.
Documents are not available in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service cannot be requested.
