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COVID-19 Information (Chesterfield College)

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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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  • The Refectory is located to the rear of the heartspace in the Central Block.

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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.

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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 (Visitors Parking)

• The venue does have its own 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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  • There is not a designated drop off point.
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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.

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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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  • 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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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.

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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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  • The steps lead up to the Heartspace.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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  • 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.