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 Refectory is located to the rear of the heartspace in the Central Block.
Opening Times
- Monday 08:30 - 18:00.
- Tuesday 08:30 - 16:30.
- Wednesday 08:30 - 16:30.
- Thursday 08:30 - 18:00.
- Friday 08:30 - 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.
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 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 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.
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 (Access to the Refectory)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located in the far right hand corner of the Heartspace.
- The ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- 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 at the rear of the Heartspace.
- 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 on both sides.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played throughout the area.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
- Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Eating and Drinking (Refectory)
- The following information is for the refectory.
- 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.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 24m (26yd 9in) from the entrance foyer lift.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 72cm (2ft 4in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 101cm (3ft 4in).
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
- Plastic / 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 meals and snacks.
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Comments
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- There is a raised seating area at the rear of the refectory.
- The raised seating area is accessed by 2 medium height steps.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps do not have handrails.
Accessible Toilet
- There is an accessible toilet available to the side of the Heartspace.
- 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.
- 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.