contact &
Map
We have two sites in London.
The Art Academy – Mermaid Court
165A Borough High Street
London SE1 1HR
tel: +44 (0) 207407 6969
Nearest Tube/ Rail: London Bridge or Borough
Both are a 5 minute walk. Please note that London Bridge has two exits, the most direct route is to follow signs to “Borough High Street”.
The Art Academy – Newington
Newington Former Library
155 Walworth Road
London, SE17 1RS
tel: +44 (0)207 701 2880
Nearest Tube/ Rail: Elephant & Castle (5 minute walk)
PEEPs (Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans) for visitors
We have a legal duty to make sure that all people who use or visit our buildings can reach a ‘Place of Total Safety’ in the event of a fire safety emergency. Legislation describes a Total Place of Safety as being “a place, away from the premises, in which people are at no immediate danger from the effects of a fire”. A Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan, or PEEP, is a bespoke ‘escape plan’ for individuals who may have difficulties evacuating a building to a Total Place of Safety without support or assistance from others.
Who needs a PEEP?
PEEPs may be required for any member of our community (staff, students, visitors) that may have one or more of the following:
- Mobility conditions
- Sight conditions
- Hearing conditions
- Neurodiverse or mental health conditions
- Other circumstances that may affect a person’s ability to evacuate (this could include people with underlying health conditions, or who are pregnant or who have a short-term injury, such as a broken leg).
The key question that determines whether a PEEP is required is “Can you evacuate a building unaided in a reasonably prompt manner during an emergency situation?” If the answer is no, then a PEEP is likely to be required.
Visitors
For short-term visitors, such as attendees at Academy events and open days it is not practical to put in place individual PEEPs. We have developed a standard set of PEEPs for visitors with a range of needs. These can be found here. Please inform the relevant member of staff (your primary contact) of your needs and which of the standard options is applicable to you, ahead of your visit. Should you be unsure about how to contact, please contact the reception in the first instance using the contact details above, who will be happy to help.
Should you feel that none of the standard options are relevant to your individual needs, please contact the operations manager by email at astrid@artacademy.org.uk, who will be able to assess your individual needs with you ahead of your visit, using the PEEP form for visitors which is available here.
