Hygiene Rooms In Schools
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Inclusive Education | A Snapshot
As the world becomes more aware of the need for inclusivity and accessibility, the importance of ensuring that our pillars of education offer compliant facilities increases.Â
Disabled people have the right to an education, and there are now standards in place to ensure that buildings include essential facilities that disabled people require to cater to toileting, showering and changing needs.
We are one of the country’s leading experts in transfer and hygiene in educational environments and have in depth knowledge and experience in the Department for Education’s regulations in place through BB103 and BB104 which cover design, layout, installation and maintenance of transfer equipment (including ceiling hoists), showering, changing tables, height adjustable washbasins.
Regulations and Requirements
From planning room layouts that meet the required guidelines for your setting, to manufacturing, supplying and installing all the required equipment, Astor Bannerman are on hand to support from the beginning to the end of a project.
With our knowledge of the various Department for Education Guidelines including BB103 and BB104, we can support you to ensure your project is compliant and supports students’ physical needs so that they can get the most from their education.
We have many years’ experience working with educational settings directly, borough councils, architects and contractors across the UK with educational new builds, extensions and refurbishments to existing buildings.
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Accredited CPD Training | Hygiene Rooms
Our free CPD session covers the latest regulations, building standards, and required equipment for compliance followed by a focused Q&A session.
Applicable For: Primarily aimed at architects and contractors but also applicable to school teachers, academy trusts, local authorities, procurement managers and surveyors.
Duration: 45 minutes in total, plus Q&A.
Lunch: Provided for face-to-face CPD sessions.
Certification: Attendees will receive a certificate that can be credited towards their CPD hours.
Hygiene Rooms | Latest News
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Hygiene Rooms in SEND Schools.
Leading the Way in Hygiene Rooms for SEND Schools and Hoisting Solutions
We specialise in creating bespoke hygiene rooms in SEND schools, collaborating closely with architects and construction companies. Our extensive experience spans across new builds, extensions, and refurbishments, ensuring we meet the unique needs of every project.
Expertise in SEND School Equipment
With over 30 years of expertise, we are one of the UK’s foremost authorities in the design, layout, installation, and maintenance of essential transfer and hygiene equipment in SEND schools.
Our comprehensive services include ceiling hoists, showering solutions, changing tables, and height-adjustable washbasins, ensuring every aspect of hygiene rooms in SEND schools is covered.
Design and Consultancy Services: Adhering to BB104 Guidelines
We pride ourselves on our integrity, trust, and the extensive knowledge that underpins our SEND school design and consultancy services. Following the BB104 guidelines, we ensure every project is meticulously planned and executed. This includes selecting the right products, reinforcing walls and ceilings where necessary, and ensuring a smooth installation and project completion.
From Project Inception to Completion
Whether you’re embarking on a new build or refurbishing an existing facility, our services guide you through every step. We assist in planning and implementing effective transfer and accessible washing and changing equipment solutions, ensuring optimal functionality and comfort in your SEND school environment.
Contact Us for Your SEND School Project
Ready to transform your SEND school’s hygiene facilities? Contact Astor Bannerman for expert guidance and bespoke solutions that meet the highest standards of accessibility and care. Together, we can create an environment that supports and uplifts every student.
Hygiene Rooms in Mainstream Schools.
Leading the Way in Hygiene Rooms and Hoists for Mainstream Schools
Astor Bannerman specialise in creating customised hygiene rooms in mainstream schools, collaborating with architects and construction companies to support disabled pupils. Our extensive expertise ensures we meet the unique needs of every project while adhering to the latest building regulations.
Expertise in Mainstream School Equipment Solutions
As one of the UK’s leading experts in transfer and hygiene solutions, we provide comprehensive services that include ceiling hoists, showering solutions, changing tables, and height-adjustable washbasins. Our in-depth knowledge and experience ensure compliance with BB103 guidelines, making us the trusted partner for mainstream school new builds, extensions, and refurbishments.
Design and Consultancy Services: Complying with BB103 Guidelines
We understand the importance of getting the design and build phase right. Our expert services ensure that the correct products are selected, pre-installation work is carried out correctly, and walls and ceilings are reinforced where necessary. This meticulous approach guarantees a smooth installation and project completion.
Trusted by Borough Councils, Academies, and Building Contractors
With over 20 years of experience working with borough councils, academies, and building contractors across the UK, our reputation for delivering high-quality hygiene rooms and hoists in schools is unmatched. We offer free advice, provide equipment, and project support, working closely with architects, building contractors, and occupational therapists to find bespoke solutions for each school.
Contact Us for Your Mainstream School Project
If you’re looking to improve your mainstream school’s hygiene facilities, we can provide the expertise and solutions you need. Reach out to us for professional guidance and customised equipment that ensures accessibility and care for all students.
Hygiene Rooms in Higher Education.
Hygiene Rooms and Hoists for Colleges and Universities
Astor Bannerman specialises in developing customised hygiene rooms in higher education institutions, partnering with architects and construction companies to support students with disabilities. Our extensive experience ensures compliance with the latest building regulations, addressing the unique needs of every project.
Incorporating Changing Places into Higher Education Institutions
With the incorporation of Changing Places into Approved Document M of the Government Building Regulation since January 2021, there’s now a mandatory inclusion of Changing Places toilets in various project types. This regulation stipulates that over 150 new buildings annually must now incorporate Changing Places toilets by law. For colleges and universities, this means that new constructions or major refurbishments must include these facilities to meet legal requirements.
Trusted by Colleges, Universities, Contractors, and Architects
With over 20 years of experience working with higher education institutions, contractors, and architects across the UK, our reputation for delivering high-quality hygiene rooms and hoists is unparalleled. We offer free advice, provide equipment, and project support, collaborating closely with all stakeholders to find bespoke solutions for each college or university.
Seamless Project Execution from Start to Finish
Our knowledge and expertise ensure your project runs seamlessly. From project inception to delivery, we guide you through every step, ensuring successful implementation of transfer and accessible washing and changing equipment. Additionally, we can help you create and register your Changing Places facilities to open up your institution for public use, enhancing community accessibility.
Contact Us for Your Higher Education Project
If you’re looking to enhance your college or university’s hygiene facilities, we can provide the expertise and solutions you need. Contact us for professional guidance and customized equipment that ensures accessibility and care for all students.
Why Choose Astor Bannerman?
A UK manufacturer with more than 30Â years’ experienceÂ
Free expert design, specification and planning advice
Products specifically for Changing Places
The full product range, experienced installers and comprehensive after care
Support throughout the project
View our Hygiene Room Equipment
Details on our product range suitable for SEND are available below, alternatively should you wish to discuss your requirements with one of our specialists please contact us here.
Add the NBS specification for a complete Compare Hygiene Room for Primary School (BB103 & BB104) below:
Add the NBS specification for a complete Hygiene Room for Secondary School (BB103) and SEND (BB104) below:
Featured: The Institution Of Structural Engineers
We are thrilled to announce our contribution to this comprehensive publication by the Institution of Structural Engineers!
As advocates for enhancing inclusivity in built environments, we’re proud to have contributed added our expertise to this invaluable resource.
If you’re involved in structural engineering or the built environment, this guide is a must-have.
Pre Install Support
We will work with you, your architect or your building contractor to recommend a solution, and provide a full quotation with product detail breakdown, accompanied by a site specific detailed drawing of the room layout. Quotations are provided free of charge and with no obligation.
Contact one of our specialist advisors to discuss your project requirements
The Changing Places Consortium have published detailed requirements for Changing Places Toilets, including specifications for everything from room size to placement of soap dispensers. These requirements must be followed to ensure that the toilet can be officially registered as a Changing Places Toilet. With so much to think about, it can be easy to make mistakes during the initial planning and design stages which can affect compliance, including with things as basic as soil pipe placement or the location of an electrical spur. Our Changing Places Toilet Project Managers are experienced in the planning and design of these fully accessible toilets, can give advice at every stage, and are aware of common pitfalls.
We can assist in the planning and design stages by offering:
- Full turnkey solution
- One-to-one project support and advice
- Specifications, BIM and CAD files
- Site-specific detailed drawings
- Knowledge of the latest building regulations and recognised standards
- Design troubleshooting
- CPD training for Architects and Contractors
Our nationwide team of fully trained and qualified engineers and installers will ensure the highest level of quality installation, commissioning and repair of your equipment anywhere in the UK as required.
Contact one of our specialist advisors to discuss your project requirements
Post Install Services
A crucial part of any Changing Places installation is telling people that it is available, and ensuring people can find it. Getting it officially registered means that it will appear on the Changing Places Toilet Map used by thousands across the UK to both locate Changing Places and allow users to plan their journeys with Changing Places in mind. It is also important to have the correct signage both on the door and in the vicinity to direct people to it. Our expert team is on hand to support you with this.
Contact one of our specialist advisors to discuss your project requirements
We offer staff training at all levels to enable employees to use, maintain and check the Changing Places Toilet and its equipment. This helps to ensure that it is operating optimally at all times and that people using the facility are supported effectively.
Our products are covered by a warranty (please check the details of the specific equipment for full terms and conditions). We can ensure your equipment provides many years’ worry-free use and offer a range of service and maintenance packages ranging from 1 to 10 years, including 6 monthly LOLER testing where appropriate.
Contact one of our specialist advisors to discuss your requirements
When you are ready to open your Changing Places Toilet, our experienced team is here to help you to make your Changing Places Toilet launch a success. Through social media, website blogs, case studies and a launch event, we can help to ensure that your Changing Places Toilet gets noticed, helping to drive the purple pound to your venue and support your local community with well needed facilities.
Contact one of our specialist advisors to discuss your project requirements
About Changing Places Toilets
- Government Legislation
- £30m Government Funding
- Requirements
- Toilet Room Design
- The Changing Places Campaign
From January 2021 a major change to building regulations in England was brought in, that requires Changing Places (at least 12m2, well-equipped accessible toilet facilities) to be designed and built into new (or those subject to significant redevelopment) public buildings above a certain size.
At least one changing places toilet is to be provided in the following:
- Assembly, recreation and entertainment buildings with a capacity for 350 or more people; or a collection of smaller buildings associated with a site used for assembly, recreation or entertainment, such as zoos, theme parks and venues for sport and exhibitions, with a capacity of 2000 people or more;
- Shopping centres/malls or retail parks with a gross floor area of 30,000m2 or more;
- Retail premises with a gross floor area of 2500m2Â or more
- Sport and leisure buildings with a gross floor area more than 5000m2
- Hospitals and primary care centres
- Crematoria and cemetery buildings
Places of assembly, recreation and entertainment can be defined as buildings such as:
- amusement arcades;
- art galleries;
- cinemas;
- concert halls;
- conference centres;
- further education colleges;
- hotels that provide function, sport or leisure facilities;
- libraries open to the public;
- motorway service areas;
- museums;
- places of worship;
- theatres;
- university buildings open to the public;
or any other buildings or sites as defined by these thresholds, which are open to the public and used for the purpose of assembly, recreation or entertainment.
For more information visit www.gov.uk
The Government confirmed in March 2021 that £30m of funding to increase the number of Changing Places toilets in England will be distributed by local authorities.
The funding will be delivered through a multi-year programme of opt-in formula grant allocations to unitary and district authorities. Applications are now open and must be submitted by Local Authorities by 26th September 2021. Organisations and venues wanting to install a Changing Places toilet are being encouraged to get in touch with their relevant local authority to register their interest.
Changing Places toilets are larger than standard disabled/accessible toilets and include additional equipment and items which allow people with various and complex disabilities to the use the toilet safely and comfortably. It is important that these features are all installed to make sure the toilet meets requirements and is suitable for those who need it most.
REQUIRED CHANGING PLACES EQUIPMENT:
- Ceiling track hoist for full room coverage
- Adult size height adjustable changing table
- Peninsular WC
- Height adjustable wash basin
- Privacy Screen
- Emergency alarm system
- Grab rails and drop-down support rails
Accessories Including: - Hand drying equipment
- Large waste bin and sanitary/medical waste disposal bin
- Full-length mirror
- Large paper/couch roll and dispenser
The British Standard BS8300-2-2018 Code of Practice states that Changing Places toilets should be provided in addition to standard accessible toilets and baby changing facilities. They should be in all new publicly accessible buildings such as transport hubs, shopping centres, concert halls, hospitals, church halls, educational facilities, residential establishments, civic centres, arenas and stadiums.
The team at Astor Bannerman are experts in the provision of Changing Places toilets and accessible design, on hand to guide you through the planning stage, installation and maintenance of the facility.
Typical Changing Places toilet design for a 3x4m (12sqm) room.
The Changing Places campaign is a campaign for fully accessible toileting facilities, with the aim of making venues of all types more accessible for all. The Changing Places Consortium is made up of MDUK, CAE and PAMIS and was set up in 2006 to campaign on behalf of the over 1/4 of a million people who cannot use standard accessible toilets. This includes people with profound and multiple learning disabilities, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, as well as older people. Along with campaigners and organisations such as Aveso, the campaign has been instrumental in driving change, including changes to UK Building Regulations and the introduction of Government funding for Changing Places.
Training for Changing Places Toilets
We offer a range of training and support options to enable you to plan, design and install the best and most appropriate equipment for your Changing Places Toilet project.Â
How can we help?
Our skilled team have many years’ experience of planning and installing equipment within Changing Places Toilets. Please do get in touch if you need help or advice.