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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include teaching rooms and offices.
• The Wellbeing Hub is located on the ground floor of the building.
  The Multi Faith Prayer Room is located in the Wellbeing Hub.
• The SOLA Centre is located on the first floor.
• Related link Wellbeing Hub.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/chesterfield-college/access-guides/wellbeing-hub
• Related link Multi Faith Prayer Room.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/chesterfield-college/access-guides/multi-faith-prayer-room-chesterfield
• Related link Central Block Including Main Reception and Academy.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/organisations/chesterfield-college/access-guides/central-block-including-main-reception-and-academy
• Related link SOLA Centre.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/chesterfield-college/access-guides/sola-centre

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• Comments View
  • The Main Reception is located on the ground floor of South Block.

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Location

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

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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 can booked in advance.
• There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 420cm x 540cm (13ft 9in x 17ft 9in).

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 11m (12yd 1in) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is concrete.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 167cm (5ft 6in).

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• Comments View
  • This entrance is via keycard access only.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• The ramp/slope is located on the left as you face the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located leading to the entrance.
• There is/are 4 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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Level Change (Foyer)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located immediately beyond the entrance.
• There is/are 4 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are in the centre.
• There is a lift to access this area/service.
• The lift does bypass the step(s).

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Lift (Foyer)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on the right as you enter.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The lift is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 78cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 75cm x 140cm (2ft 6in x 4ft 7in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• 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 medium.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• A fixed loop hearing system is found at the main reception.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is a landing.
  • There is a similar staircase at the left end of building. This staircase has 15+ deep, well marked steps and has access to all floors.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on the left as you enter.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 104cm (3ft 5in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 202cm x 160cm (6ft 8in x 5ft 3in).
• 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 have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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• Comments View
  • There is a bank of 3 lifts that serve all floors. There is also an additional lift of the same specification located past Students Services.
  • This lift is for use by staff and authorised students only.
  • At the time of surveying this lift was out of order and awaiting an engineer.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is written text, tactile, pictorial and Braille signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the left beyond the lifts.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 230cm x 220cm (7ft 7in 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 160cm (5ft 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 a/are female sanitary and general domestic waste disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • 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 48cm (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 good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There are additional toilets that have similar specifications to the toilet surveyed on floors 1, 4 and 6.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilets are located on the left as you enter.
  • The female toilets are 25m (27yd) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilets are located on the right as you enter.
  • The male toilets are 45m (49yd) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • There are additional standard female toilets located on floors 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7.
  • There are additional standard male toilets located on floors 3 and 4.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Staff do receive deaf awareness training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.
• Staff are Text Relay aware.