Access Guide
Introduction
- There is 1 flat within the Coalport accommodation block and this accommodation is self-catered. The flat can accommodate 12-14 students. All accommodation is for students only.
- Related link Staffordshire University - Accommodation.
- Http://www.staffs.ac.uk/support_depts/accommodation/stoke/
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Comments
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- Only the second floor of the Coalport Building is accommodation and this can only be accessed through the rear door.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- From the M6 motorway, take exit 16 following the signs for the A500/A52 City centre.
Turn left onto Stoke Road /A5006, then right onto Avenue Road.
At the next roundabout take the first exit onto College Road. - There is limited parking on College Road and further parking on Leek Road 5 minutes away. Permits are needed to park at these sites.
- From the M6 motorway, take exit 16 following the signs for the A500/A52 City centre.
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By Bus
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- There are bus stops on College Road that stop outside the front of the Beacon Building. Bus links are 21a, 25, 6 and 6a.
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By Train
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- The nearest train station is Stoke-on-Trent on Station Road, which is less than 500 metres away.
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Useful Links
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- For more information on getting to the campus, please see the How To Find Us page on the University website.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Please see the Traveline West Midlands website for more information on buses to the campus.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Please see the National Rail Enquiries website for more information on trains to Stoke on Trent, and station information.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on AccessAbility Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01782 294 977.
- Email: [email protected].
- AccessAbility Services support includes assistance with applications for Disabled Students' Allowance, provision of training in Enabling Technology, providing BSL/English Interpreters and Language Support, and producing transcription on materials into accessible formats.
- To see more information on Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01782 294 400.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01782 294 400.
- Email: [email protected].
Site/Campus Car Park (Car Park 3)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located in the centre of the campus on the Leek Road side.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Stanley Matthews Sports Centre and the Brindley Building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 480cm x 550cm (15ft 9in x 18ft 1in).
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by permit holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is sloped access to the car park from the Stanley Matthews Sports Centre.
- The nearest designated bay is 45m (49yd 8in) from the Stanley Matthews Sports Centre main entrance.
Outside Access
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main 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 75cm (2ft 6in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- There is a communal kitchen on the second floor as part of the student accommodation, shown in photographs 3 and 4.
Entrance
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the second floor, to access the flat.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- A key is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The main 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 75cm (2ft 6in).
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
- The stairs are located to the right as you enter.
- The stairs are approximately 3m 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.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Location of Standard Toilet(s)
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- There are shared standard toilets facilities on the second floor.
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A shared standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located on the second floor, off the corridor.
- The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 10m from the entrance to the flat.
- There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
- Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.
Standard Shower
- Shower facilities are available.
- The shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the same location as the standard toilets.
- There is not level access to the services from the shower facilities.