Venue Description

Edinburgh College is one of Scotland’s biggest Colleges with around 20,000 students across 4 campuses in Edinburgh and the Lothians. Edinburgh College academic centres have skilled, knowledgeable staff with expertise in specialist areas with industry experience to ensure all students have the most relevant and up to date teaching. The curriculum is designed to meet the needs of industry and Edinburgh College are continually committed to the highest academic standards and excellence in learning and teaching. The Milton Road Campus is based in the East of Edinburgh near the City Bypass. This campus provides innovative and purpose-built facilities that deliver modern educational qualifications and skills.

Accessibility

Entrances: The main building (Bolam House) has two entrances with automatic doors. There's a smaller single width automatic door with a lower level intercom button to gain access closer to the parking spaces. Doors: The doors in Bolam House are automatic. Level access: All entrances are level. Lifts: There are 2 lifts in Bolan House. Head away from Reception past a small hub of computers and go through the double doors, then turn right.

Awards List

LGBT Charter Foundations Marker

Toilets

In Bolam House there are accessible toilets on each floor just to the right of the lifts. There is also one on the ground floor of CRE:8 (Room G-128E). Bolam House has a toilet with a hoist on the ground floor. Turn left at the double doors instead of right towards the lifts (Room G-83E).

Staff

All staff have access to online equality and diversity training. The College also provides training on, for example, mental health awareness, dyslexia, Deaf Awareness, etc. as part of continuing professional development. Some staff specialise in teaching community ESOL to students. BSL interpreters and communication support workers are provided to Deaf students where needed, and student learning advisors can help with any adjustments.

Assistance dog facilities

Assistance dog exercise facilities

The Community Garden is beside the Car Park if you want a quiet green space. Joppa Quarry Park is a 5 minutes walk from college.