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COVID-19 Information

• The information in this section was taken in October 2020.
• Opening times may be subject to change due to Covid-19 restrictions.
• There have been no changes to the parking.
• An external queuing system (with social distancing markings) has been introduced for all buildings.
• The introduction of hand sanitising stations may have reduced the maneuvering space in lobby areas.
• Additional hand sanitising stations have been installed at entrances and throughout buildings.
• There may be restrictions on the numbers of people allowed into teaching areas at any one time.
• There is clear signage inside to help with social distancing.
• Wall and floor signage has been added throughout.
• There are protective screens at counters.
• There have been no changes to the toilet facilities.
• Shower facilities are currently closed.
• Staff are available in the main reception for assistance.
• 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 student services, library, coffee shop.
• Related link The Food Hall.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/stockport-college/access-guides/food-hall
• Related link Peter Barkworth Theatre.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/stockport-college/access-guides/peter-barkworth-theatre

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  • Services include: The Food Hall Refectory, Student Services, Peter Barkworth Theatre, hairdressing salon and beauty studio.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • From the M56 Manchester bound merge onto to the M60 exiting at Junction 1 Stockport (west and centre) then continue onto Travis Brow/A5145, at the roundabout take the second exit onto Heaton Lane, then turn right onto Wellington Road, the College is on the right.
  • There is Blue Badge parking on campus at the rear of the building.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop outside the front of the main college building, the bus stop is ZZ on Wellington Road.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Stockport train station on Grand Central Way approximately 0.3 miles away.
• Useful Links View
  • The following link is for the bus service times.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0161 296 5810.
• Email: [email protected]

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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 10+ designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 450cm x 520cm (14ft 9in x 17ft 1in).
• The nearest designated bay is 11m (12yd 1in) from the rear entrance.
• The furthest designated bay is 50m (54yd 2ft) from the rear 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 have tactile paving.
• The patron does not have to cross a road.
• 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)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection 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 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
  • The width of the ramp is 135cm (4ft 5in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 6 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.

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Outside Access (Rear Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • 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.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 168cm (5ft 6in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 172cm (5ft 8in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • To the left of the reception desk are security barriers.
  • The barriers are opened by card reader or the receptionist.
  • There is an accessible gate that opens both ways 110cm wide for wheelchair users.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

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Level Change (Foyer)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in the foyer to the left of reception.
• There is/are 8 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are bright.
• 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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Eating and Drinking (Cafe)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the café.
  • The café is located beyond the main entrance to the left passed the security barriers at reception.
  • There is step-free access to the café.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
  • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Menu types include; written wall menus.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are not presented in contrasting colours.
  • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold drinks and snacks.
  • Plastic/takeaway cups are available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • This area does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 85cm.
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
  • The type of flooring in this area is tiles.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 71cm.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • The type of flooring in this area is tiles.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Lift (Foyer)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the foyer to the left of reception.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and UG.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 91cm (2ft 12in).
• 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 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 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 bright.

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• Comments View
  • There is a slight ramp to access the lift in lobby area.

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Other Floors (Central Staircase)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3-4-5-6.
  • The stairs are located either side of the central lift.
  • The stairs are approximately 40m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Other Floors (Rear of building)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3-4-5-6.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Lift (Central Lift)

• The lift is located to the right as you enter.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3-4-5-6.
• There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby on all floors.
• The lift is approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 178cm x 115cm (5ft 10in x 3ft 9in).
• There are not 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 have an audible announcer.
• 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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• Comments View
  • This lift is accessed via the platform lift located at the rear of reception as you enter.
  • The lift can be accessed via the rear entrance also.
  • There are 2 identical lift at this location for public use.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor.
• Female standard toilet facilities are located on the third and fourth floors.

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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 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located off the main corridor.
  • There is not 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 reception.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 255cm (5ft 11in 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • 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.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• 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 not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • 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 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 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 138cm (4ft 6in).
  • 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
  • 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 contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • Additional identical adapted toilets are located throughout the building.
• Comments View
  • Additional identical adapted toilets are located throughout the building.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the ground floor.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the left of the lift on the ground floor.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels are medium.