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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include LEAP Mentors, Safeguarding, Counselling and Additional Learning Support.
• The Wellbeing Service Meeting Rooms are also used by Student Services.
  The Student Services reception can be found in the Central Block, towards the right of the Heartspace on the ground Floor.
  The Wellbeing Hub also contains a Multi Faith Prayer Room.
• Related link South Block.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/chesterfield-college/access-guides/south-block-chesterfield#f9dfab13-026b-4439-b7c3-44ce3a4a7bf3
• Related link Central Block Including Main Reception.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/chesterfield-college/access-guides/central-block-including-main-reception
• Related link Multi Faith Prayer Room.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/chesterfield-college/access-guides/multi-faith-prayer-room-chesterfield#b70dbbc9-a8db-4b7c-8179-f7118471dd62

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Chesterfield.
• The nearest National Rail 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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Entrance (Wellbeing Hub - Left Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located along the ground floor corridor of South Block.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The automatic door(s) is / are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in).
• Comments View
  • The entrance consists of a set of double doors however only the door to the right is automatic if the left manual door is opened there is an entrance width of 180cm.

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Entrance (Wellbeing Hub - Right Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located along the ground floor corridor of the South Block.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• Comments View
  • The entrance consists of a set of double doors however only the door to the right is automatic if the left manual door is opened there is an entrance width of 180cm.

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Reception (Wellbeing Hub Help Desk)

• The Wellbeing Hub Help Desk is located to your left as you enter.
• The desk is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Wellbeing Hub - Right Entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are good.
• The reception desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a bell to attract attention.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the area.
• Getting Around View
  • There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Meeting Room(s)

• Directional and locational signage for the room(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
• The corridor outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the room(s).
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
• The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
• There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
• There is some fixed furniture within the room(s).
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) ranges between 54cm and 69cm.
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
• The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
• Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.
• There are 4 meeting rooms available.
  The meeting room surveyed was S056.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.
• Comments View
  • There are male and female gender neutral toilets in the corridor, to the right on exiting the Wellbeing Centre (left entrance).

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested 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.