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COVID-19 Information

• The information in this section was taken in October 2020.
• There have been no changes to parking or the Blue Badge parking bays.
• Staff are located at the entrances.
• Additional entrances and exits are currently in place for students to assist with social distancing.
• Visitors to the college will still use the main entrance and exit points.
• Some of the additional entrance and exit points may not be suitable for wheelchair users. Please phone in advance for more information.
• Additional hand sanitising stations have been installed at entrances, in each classrooms and in corridors.
• There may be restrictions on the number of people allowed into shared services at any one time.
• People are advised to keep left in corridors and to keep moving to their destination and not congregate in corridors.
• Signs have been put up on walls and doors to remind people to maintain social distancing, wear a face covering, keep left in corridors and to regularly wash / sanitise hands.
• Floor signs are in place at the main reception desks.
• All counters now have protective screens.
• Some urinals and cubicles in standard toilets have been closed to assist with social distancing.
• Track and Trace is in use for the Hair & Beauty Salons through the NHS COVID APP.
• Many of the social areas within the college are closed to prevent student bubbles from mixing.
• Staggered break and lunch times are in place to assist with social distancing in refectories.
• For more information about the measures in place for Covid-19 please click here (new tab) .

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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a fitness suite and sports hall.

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  • The Sports Complex is located in an external building to the side of the Management Centre.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
• This venue is situated in Blossomfield Campus.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest mainline station is Solihull.
• There is 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.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • The car park is located in front of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 300cm x 500cm (9ft 10in x 16ft 5in).
  • Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 80m (87yd 1ft) 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 dropped kerbs.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
  • There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The road is generally quiet.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located to the right when facing the building.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
  • There is tactile paving on the dropped kerb.

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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) both ways.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in).

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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 leading to the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located leading to the entrance.
• There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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  • The glazed barriers are opened remotely by the reception staff.
  • There is a 98cm clear width through the barrier.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system is available only on request.
• The system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played in some parts of the building.
• The lighting levels are varied.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

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Level Change (Main Corridor)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located on the main corridor.
• The ramp/slope is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.

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Other Floors

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  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • The stairs are located ahead on entering the building.
  • The stairs are approximately 5m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • 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 both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located ahead as you enter the building.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The weight limit for the lift is 410kg.
• The lift is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 88cm (2ft 11in).
• The lift door is manual, heavy and opens outwards.
• The dimensions of the lift are 90cm x 150cm (2ft 11in x 4ft 11in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does not 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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Fitness Suite

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located on the first floor.
  • The fitness suite is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • There is step free access to the fitness suite.
  • Level access is by lift.
  • There are doors into the fitness suite.
  • The doors open away from you (push).
  • The doors are double.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The opening is 160cm (5ft 3in) wide.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
  • Training provided is Disability Awareness Training.
  • A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.

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Standard Changing Room (Female Changing Rooms)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to the right as you pass reception.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 27m (29yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the sports hall.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).

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  • There is a similar male changing room in the same position situated on the left.

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Accessible Shower

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the standard changing rooms.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; handrails and a flip-down seat.
• The height of the seat is 40cm (1ft 4in).
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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Standard Shower

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the standard changing rooms.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 23m (25yd 6in) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located at the rear of the building.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from Main Reception.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 200cm (5ft 7in x 6ft 7in).
  • 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush 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 fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and clinical waste disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 122cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • 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 not a towel dispenser.
  • 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).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 93cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • 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 Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located within the standard changing rooms.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 34m (37yd 7in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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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 generally on duty.
• Staff are trained to BSL level 3.
• Staff are Text Relay aware.

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  • There is Braille and Tactile signage throughout the college.
  • Documents including student policies and statements can be also be requested in symbol, on audio tapes and on computer disk.
  • There is a Braille Reader available for students on request.
  • There are 24 members of staff trained at BSL Level 1, 1 member of staff trained at level 2, and 1 member of staff trained at level 3.
  • Throughout the college there are computers which have visual software available.
  • There are fire alarm alerters for people with hearing impairments available at reception.
  • There is a mobile hoist with a hook and loop attachment available on request.
  • There is a Minicom number available: 0121 678 7005.