Access Guide
COVID-19 Information (Chesterfield College)
Introduction
- Related link Central Block including Main Reception and Learning Centre.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/central-block-including-main-reception-and-academy
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Comments
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- The Library and Learning Centre is located on the ground floor of Central Block, accessed off the Entrance Foyer.
Opening Times
- Monday 08:00 - 19:00.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00.
- Thursday 08:00 - 19:00.
- Friday 08:00 - 16:30.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
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.
Parking (Visitors Parking)
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located to the front right of the Central Block.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be 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).
- 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.
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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details.
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- 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.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, off Infirmary Road.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main 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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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).
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
- The ramp/slope is steep.
Outside Access (Library Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on the left hand side of the Entrance Foyer.
- There is 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 180cm (5ft 11in).
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Comments
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- There are security barriers, 95 cm wide, just inside the entrance.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the library entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- 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 fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
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 medium.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
- Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Library
- This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
- This library does have a regular supply of books in large print.
- This library does not have a regular supply of books in audio format.
- There is an ordering service.
- The library does have computers with accessible software.
- Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
- A height adjustable chair is / are available.
- Equipment available for people with a visual impairment includes magnifying software.
Accessible Toilet
- There is an accessible toilet available to the side of the Heartspace in the Central Block.
- Please see the guide for the Central Block for more details.
Standard Toilet(s)
- There are standard toilets available to the side of the Heartspace in the Central Block.
- Please see the guide for the Central Block for more details.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
- This service can be requested.
- Staff are Text Relay aware.