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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].

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • 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.
• By Bus View
  • Bus routes 3, 9, 12 and 22 all stop on Ashfield Road outside the campus.
• By Train View
  • 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.
• By Tram View
  • The nearest tram stop is Norbreck, which is approximately 1.3 miles from the campus.
• Useful Links View
  • 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).
• AccessAble Related Links View
  • Blackpool North Station AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.
  • Layton Station AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.

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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include teaching and computer rooms for Employability and Skills For Work courses.
• The Seasiders Learning Centre is located on the first floor of the North Stand at Blackpool Football Club.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Blackpool.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest National Rail station is Blackpool South.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• There is not a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Opening Times

• Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Friday 09:00 - 17:00.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is free for all users.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
• There is/are 0 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The car park surface is tarmac.

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• Comments View
  • The car park immediately outside the venue is shared with a Health Centre and a nursery, and does not have any designated bays.
  • There are 4 designated bays for Blue Badge holders outside the ticket office for Blackpool Football Club.
  • These bays are 480cm x 380cm and are 37 metres to 47 metres from the entrance to the Seasiders Learning Centre.
  • There are also some short stay bays, which you can park in for a maximum of 10 minutes.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located off the car park.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 124cm (4ft 1in).

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located directly in front of the entrance, past the ramp.
• There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located off the car park.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.

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• Second set of doors View
  • The automatic doors are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Comments View
  • This entrance can be made double width by manually opening the door on the left.

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Level Change (Accessible Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located directly in front of the entrance, past the ramp.
• There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on the right, inside the accessible entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0-1.
• The lift is 9m (9yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 106cm (4ft 7in x 3ft 6in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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• Comments View
  • The lift gives access directly into the Learning Centre on the first floor.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 0-1-2-3.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are low to moderate.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Outside Access (First Floor Entrance from the Stairs)

• This information is for the entrance located on the first floor corridor.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 79cm (2ft 7in).

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• Comments View
  • There is an extension leaf at this entrance which can be opened to make the door width 120cm.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 13m (14yd 8in) from the lift.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are good.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are good.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

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• Comments View
  • A mobile hoist is available in the learning centre (shown in photograph 6).

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Toilet with Adaptations

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the right as you exit the lift.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 253cm x 168cm (8ft 4in x 5ft 6in).
  • 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • 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 not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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 not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • 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 poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the right as you exit the lift.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels in the female toilets are good.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the right as you exit the lift.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels in the male toilets are good.

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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.