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Opening Times

• Monday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Friday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Sheffield.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The venue is in a pedestrian area.
• The nearest National Rail station is Sheffield.
• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• There is not a tram 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.
• There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 293cm x 535cm (9ft 7in x 17ft 7in).

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 9m (9yd 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 uneven surfaces.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Comments View
  • There is a strict Permit to Park policy on all campuses. First priority for permits is given to staff and students with disabilities. Pre-booked visitor parking is available in any designated parking space at Collegiate Campus.

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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 bell is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The intercom is at a height of 132cm.
• The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 107cm (3ft 6in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in).

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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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 not play background music.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

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Level Change (Baby Crocs Room)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in the centre of the Baby Crocs room.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.

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• Comments View
  • There is a similar slope in corridor leading to the Baby Crocs room (shown in photographs 3 and 4).

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Level Change (Ramp To Outside Play Area)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located leading to the outside play area.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.

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Level Change (Outside Play Area)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located throughout the outside play area.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 0 and 1.
  • The stairs are located ahead as you enter the building.
  • The stairs are approximately 5m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on the first floor.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is a landing.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the staff office.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the rear of the building.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0, 1 and M.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) 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 169cm x 142cm (5ft 7in x 4ft 8in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not 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 loop system.
• The lift does not 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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• Comments View
  • Level M overcomes the steps on Level 1 and gives access to the toilets and staff room.

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Level Change (Level 1 Toilets and Staff Room)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located on Level 1, to the left as you exit the lift.
• There is/are 2 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 not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Level Change (Staff Office)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located just inside the staff office.
• There is/are 3 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 deep (18cm+).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Accessible Toilet (Adult Accessible Toilet)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 253cm (5ft 7in x 8ft 4in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 101cm (3ft 4in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located on Level 1, to the rear of the building as you exit the lift.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the children's toilets on Level 1.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
• Comments View
  • There are children's toilets located on Level 1, ahead across the corridor as you exit the lift on Level M (shown in photographs 3 and 4).
  • There is an additional baby change in the baby change room at the rear left of Level 0, this room was in use at the time of the survey and could not be surveyed.

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Additional Info

• Staff do not 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 normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.