Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link Central Block including Main Reception and Learning Centre.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/central-block-including-main-reception-and-academy
Opening Times
- Monday 08:30 - 16:30.
- Tuesday 08:30 - 16:30.
- Wednesday 08:30 - 16:30.
- Thursday 08:30 - 16:30.
- Friday 08:30 - 16:30.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Chesterfield.
- The nearest mainline station is Chesterfield.
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking (Visitors 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 400cm x 470cm (13ft 1in x 15ft 5in).
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Venue Car Park
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- Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 18m (19yd 2ft) 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 tarmac.
- 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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Comments
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- The designated bays are located to the left of the main entrance as you face it.
- There are standard bays available here, and to the right of the entrance.
- Staff and student car parks are available.
- The approach from the car park bypasses the majority of the steep slope in front of the main entrance leaving only a slight slope to be overcome.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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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 not a bell/buzzer.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 133cm (4ft 4in).
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 119cm (3ft 11in).
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 179cm (5ft 10in).
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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 double.
- The width of the door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in).
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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.
Level Change (Entrance Foyer)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located at the rear of the entrance foyer.
- There is/are 11 step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
- 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 on both sides.
- There is a lift to access this area/service.
- The lift does bypass the step(s).
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Comments
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- The steps lead up to the Heartspace.
- There are 2 similar sets of steps in this area.
Lift (Entrance Foyer)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located at the rear of the entrance foyer.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, Heartspace and mezzanine.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
- The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 140cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 7in).
- There are 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 not have a hearing enhancement system.
- The lift does 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.
Level Change (Rear of Heartspace)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 136cm (4ft 6in).
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located just past the Central Block Learning Centre.
- There is/are 4 step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
- 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 on both sides.
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Comments
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- The ramp leads into the Refectory, but can also be used to overcome the steps mentioned here.
Entrance (Corridor Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located off the corridor leading to South Block.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- 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 140cm (4ft 7in).
Entrance (Heartspace Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located off Heartspace.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- 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 180cm (5ft 11in).
Entrance (Refectory Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the refectory.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- 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 150cm (4ft 11in).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is / are located immediately beyond the entrance.
- There is / are 4 step(s) to access the entrance.
- The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do not have handrails.
Eating and Drinking
- The following information is for the café.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the corridor entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 30cm (12in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are wall only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold snacks.
Toilet with Adaptations
- The nearest accessible toilets are located in Central Block.
- Please see the guide for Central Block for further details.
Standard Toilet(s)
- The nearest standard male and female toilets are located in Central Block.
- Please see the guide for Central Block for further details.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Staff are Text Relay aware.
- Takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available on request.