Access Guide
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) .
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.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- 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.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop outside the front of the main college building, the bus stop is ZZ on Wellington Road.
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By Train
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- The nearest train station is Stockport train station on Grand Central Way approximately 0.3 miles away.
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Useful Links
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- The following link is for the bus service times.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
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]
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- 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.
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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details.
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- 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.
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Ramp/Slope
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- 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).
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Step(s)
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- 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.
Outside Access (Rear Entrance)
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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.
- 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.
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Second Set of Doors
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- 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).
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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 slight.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
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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- 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.
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.
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.
Eating and Drinking (Cafe)
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Location and Access
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- 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.
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Service and Menus
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- 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.
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Service Counter(s)
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- 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.
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Tables and Seating
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- 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.
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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- There is a slight ramp to access the lift in lobby area.
Other Floors (Central Staircase)
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Steps
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- 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.
Other Floors (Rear of building)
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Steps
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- 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.
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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- 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.
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.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- 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.
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Features and Dimensions
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- 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).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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.
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- Additional identical adapted toilets are located throughout the building.
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- Additional identical adapted toilets are located throughout the building.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
- There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the ground floor.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- 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.