Access Guide
Useful Information
- To see more information on Learning Support please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01253 504 356.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Applying to the College - School Leavers please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01253 504 322.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Applying to the College - Higher Education please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01253 504 346.
- Email: [email protected].
Getting Here
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By Road
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- Leave the M55 at Junction 3 and follow the A585 towards Fleetwood for approximately 7 miles. At the roundabout, turn left onto Norcross Lane. The College is signposted from here.
- This campus has car parks available.
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By Bus
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- Bus routes 3, 9, 12 and 22 all stop on Ashfield Road outside the campus.
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By Train
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- The nearest railway station is Layton, which is approximately 2 miles from the campus. This is served by Northern Trains. From here, take Bus 9 from the Benson Road stop, or Bus 12 from the Benson Road stop (on Plymouth Road) to the College. Blackpool North station, served by Northern and Virgin Trains, is approximately 3.5 miles from the campus. Bus 3 or 22 go to the campus from the nearby Dickson Road (D1) bus stop.
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By Tram
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- The nearest tram stop is Norbreck, which is approximately 1.3 miles from the campus.
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Useful Links
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- Please see the campus page on the College website for more details on getting to the campus.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Please see the Blackpool Transport website for details of buses and trams in Blackpool.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Please see the National Rail website for details of trains to the Blackpool stations.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
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Introduction
- The building houses The Learning and Teaching Centre, Estates Department, principalship and additional offices.
Opening Times
- Monday 07:45 - 18:00.
- Tuesday 07:45 - 21:30.
- Wednesday 07:45 - 21:30.
- Thursday 07:45 - 21:30.
- Friday 07:45 - 18:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
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Comments
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- The building is open from 08.00 to 18.00 out of term time.
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Bispham.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest National Rail station is Layton.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- There is not a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking (Campus Car Parks)
- There is a designated drop off point.
- The drop off point is located in front of the Hub.
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- There are a total of 24 Blue Badge parking bays located throughout the campus.
- There are 3 located outside The Hub, 5 next to Bispham Building, 4 next to Singleton Building, 5 at the rear of Elswick Building and 7 next to Thornton Building. The bays are 480cm x 360cm.
- There is general parking in all of the car parks.
Outside Access (Main Entrance - The Hub)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in).
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 132cm (4ft 4in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Outside Access (Rear Entrance - The Hub)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in).
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
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Comments
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- There is a third set of doors at this entrance, The third set of doors are double.
- The third set of doors are automatic.
- The third set of doors are 170cm wide.
Outside Access (Side Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open automatically (towards you).
- The doors are single width.
- The door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open automatically (towards you).
- The doors are single width.
- The door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in) wide.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Level Change (Side Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located between the first and second set of doors.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
Outside Access (Thornton Building Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located off the Thornton Building foyer.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open away from you (push).
- The doors are double width.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The door opening is 142cm (4ft 8in) wide.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
- The stairs are located along the corridor in the centre of the building.
- The stairs are approximately 18m from the main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
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- These details are for the central staircase.
- There are identical staircase located at either end of the building.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located on the ground floor corridor.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
- The lift is approximately 36m (39yd 1ft) from the Thornton Building entrance.
- Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 94cm (3ft 1in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 98cm (3ft 7in x 3ft 3in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The lift does not have a hearing loop system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does not have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Thornton Building entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located on the left of the ground floor corridor.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 220cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
- There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 83cm (2ft 9in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are good.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the ground floor.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the Thornton Building entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- There are additional standard male and female toilets located on the 1st floor.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
- This service can be requested.
- Staff are not Text Relay aware.
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Comments
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- The photograph shows one of the height adjustable desks in The Loop.