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How do I get there/ Travel information

North London Collegiate School is located in North-West London. The site is in Edgware, in the London Borough of Harrow and is a short walk from Stanmore tube station. We are within 20 minutes by car from the M25, M40, A40, A41 and A1, and 30 minutes from London Heathrow.

Train

Nearest Tube Line – Jubilee Line

Nearest Station – Stanmore (Zone 5) – Dalkeith Grove Entrance

Stanmore Underground Station – Transport for London

Nearest Station – Canons Park (Zone 5) – Canons Drive Entrance

Canons Park Underground Station – Transport for London

Bus

Several bus routes stop in or around NLCS – see tfl.gov.uk for details

Stanmore: 340 from Harrow and Edgware

Bus Stop: Canons Park Open Space

340 bus route – Transport for London

Canons Park: 79 from Alperton and Edgware, 186 from Northwick Park and Brent Cross

Bus Stop: Canons Park Tube

79 bus route – Transport for London

186 bus route – Transport for London

For more information about getting to school via the Thameslink, Bakerloo or Metropolitan Lines, or any other train service, please go to the TfL website for more information.

London Rail and Tube Services map.

There is no parking on site during a working school day. Public transport is strongly advised.

During evenings (post 5pm), weekends and holidays, parking can be found on site on a first-come, first serve basis.

Parking can be found on neighbouring roads but please note these have restricted parking hours. Controlled parking zones apply for permit holders only in the following areas:

between the hours of 14:00pm – 15:00pm (Monday – Friday) on Dalkeith Grove

between the hours of 15:00pm – 16:00pm (Monday – Friday) Du Cros Drive Area

between the hours of 11:00am – 12:00pm (Monday – Friday) on Canons Drive

Local roads routinely get extremely congested early mornings for drop off and afternoons during pick up.

In addition, we also restrict access to the Loop Road (accessible from Dalkeith Grove) between 15.45 – 16.20pm when the priority is to enable the coaches to line up and for pupils

Please refer to the individual event web-listing for the exact location of the event.

We hold events across several internal spaces, so it is important that you check the individual event webpage for the correct details.

Doors open approximately 30 minutes before the advertised start time. We ask you to bear this in mind when planning your arrival and allowing enough time for any pre-event and onsite registration.

All event timings/ daily schedule will be distributed by the event organiser prior to the commencement of the event. These will also be available and visible on the event day.

NLCS (through Ticketsource or Evolve) or an external event organiser will oversee bookings and the distribution of all event ticketing.

Please check your tickets to make sure that they are for the correct date and time, and that you have the correct number of tickets. If you must download your tickets to show upon arrival, we advise you do this before attending site and saving to your phone wallet or notes app, should there be any problems with accessing remote Wi-Fi on site.

If the date, time or quantity are not what you were expecting, please contact the event organiser as soon as possible quoting your reference number.

It is up to NLCS to set processes for identifying and supervising visitors to make sure appropriate safeguarding measures are in place at any event. Please read our safeguarding and child protection policy.

Any visitor must remain with a member of NLCS staff at all times and is not allowed to be left without supervision.

The Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for the whole school is Mrs Nicola Dawson, Deputy Head (Pastoral).

NLCS has Wi-Fi available for all guests and visitors.

To connect an iPhone to the Wi-Fi you will need to navigate to the settings cog

(As shown below)

Let the list of available Wi-Fi options populate

Select: NLCS Guest

Fill in your details

Press Join

Following these steps should successfully get you connected to the Wi-Fi and Internet.

Filming and/or photography may take place during an event. Footage and images may be used to promote the work of the event organisation and to further the reach of NLCS events. Where filming and/or photography will be taking place, clear signage will be displayed at the event. Please notify staff on arrival if you do not wish to be included in any documented footage or photography.

There are several accessible toilet facilities at NLCS, and these will be highlighted in housekeeping slides at the start of any event or at the start of any breakout room sessions. Our toilets are open throughout the building and are regularly cleaned throughout the day.

All visitors are to be accompanied at all times by a member of NLCS staff.

Please ask any member of NLCS staff assigned to the event for directions to the nearest restrooms, where you will be escorted.

Yes, if disruption is kept to a minimum for those in attendance. Please note, admittance to any NLCS event is always at the discretion of the event organiser.

We are committed to ensuring that the widest number of people can enjoy our building and events. Please read about Accessibility Plan to plan your visit.

NLCS is an old building that has been added to over the years with accessible routes in different areas.

If you have any access requirements, please contact the event organiser as far as possible in advance of the event you are planning to attend so that arrangements, where possible, can be made.

Marshalls are stationed at both entrances to the school, monitoring and controlling traffic and the entry and exists of all visitors, vehicles and deliveries. This role is vital in preventing unauthorised access and maintaining a secure environment.

Unless otherwise stated, audience members are allowed to bring bags into NLCS events, but NLCS reserves the right to make a search of bags, rucksacks, packages and personal items as a condition of entry to its venues.

We reserve the right to refuse entry to and/or ask people to leave the event in reasonable circumstances including without limitation for health and safety or licensing reasons; if you behave in a manner which has or is likely to affect the enjoyment of other persons at the event; if you use threatening, abusive or insulting words or mannerisms; if, in our reasonable opinion, you are acting under the influence of alcohol or drugs; if you are unable, when required, to produce proof of identity or age; if you don’t listen to our staff; if you breach these terms; or if your ticket is void.

This is for your safety and the safety of others. Thank you for your understanding and co-operation.

NLCS have a medical centre on site with a team working within the core hours of 08:30am – 4:15pm, during term time only.

We have several designated first-aiders on site but request any visiting organisation have an assigned First Aider present at any event. First-aiders must hold a valid certificate of competence.

First Aid kits can be found in several locations around the school, with the addition of 9 defibrillator devices located around the site.

Any incidences, including near misses must be reported to a NLCS member of staff so an incident report can be made on the EVOLVE platform.

NLCS has a fire and emergency evacuation policy.

Please remember that if you see signs of a fire or other emergency which could place people in danger, you should sound the alarm immediately. Do not attempt to control a fire yourself: you should never put yourself at risk even with the smallest fire (or another emergency).

If the alarm is sounding, the Fire Service will automatically be called within 2 minutes.  However, if in doubt, call 999 and state clearly the address where the fire is: North London Collegiate School, Canons Drive, HA8 7RJ.

All visitors should ensure that they are familiar with these procedures and act upon the requirements.

When the fire alarm sounds, please evacuate the building immediately via the nearest fire exit and move to the designated assembly/muster point (of the all-weather pitch) as directed by a member of the NLCS staff. Do not re-enter the building until instructed to do so.

Please note there is no dedicated cloakroom area. Visitors are encouraged to always keep their bags, jackets and belongings with them at all times.

As NLCS is located within a residential area, our Premises Licence indicates any event activity takes place between the hours of 8:00am and 23:00pm.

We must be respectful of noise sensitive properties in the locality and the impact the nature and duration of the event may have on our neighbours who live close to the vicinity of the school.

We ask all visitors to leave the premises quietly and efficiently.

No food or drinks are allowed into the event spaces, apart from water.

Please note we at NLCS, are a nut free school.

NLCS use in-house school caterers Thomas Franks delivering their core lunchtime delivery and internal event hospitality. For any external inquiries, please speak to your event manager if you would like a hospitality brochure which illustrates the services that can be provided for you and any event.

We would be pleased to discuss any aspect of your catering requirements.

If you suffer with any allergens, food intolerances or have specific dietary requirements, please contact the event organiser as far as possible in advance of the event you are planning to attend so that arrangements, where possible, can be made.

Please note any food brought on site or pre-packed need to clearly mention any of the 14 major allergens either on a label or through provided information such as menus, when they are used as ingredients.

Yes. Hydration stations will be all around the site so you can refill your water bottles anytime you need.

Yes, NLCS has 7 coach bays available, along the west side of the Loop Road which can be used outside of school hours and during half terms. Please speak to your event manager to confirm availability.

Please note NLCS have Canons Sports Centre on site with members having access to the sporting facility across all evenings, weekends and holidays, some use the coach bays as parking spaces.

Yes, NLCS has capacity for approx. 150 spaces, which can be used outside of school hours and during half-terms. Please speak to your event manager to confirm availability.

Please note NLCS have Canons Sports Centre on site with members having access to the sporting facility across all evenings, weekends and holidays, parking can be limited and on a first come, first served basis.

NLCS is an independent day school, we have no boarding facilities on site but please speak to your events manager for recommendations on accommodation nearby.

You can email us at events@nlcs.org.uk.  If you think there is an important question missing, let us know, so we can add it in and try to help as many people as possible.

School Polices and all relevant documents can be found here: