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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Main Reception, Student Services, The Faith Room, The Innovation Space, and The Law, ESOL, Languages, I.T. and English Departments.
• Related link All faiths and none room.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/sunderland-college/bede-campus-04f6556c-dd88-4d71-9a8a-5f32166f8318/access-guides/all-faiths-and-none-room

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• Comments View
  • The Bede Building is located at the front of the Campus.

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 21:00.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 21:00.
• Friday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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• Comments View
  • Opening times may vary.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Sunderland.
• The nearest mainline station is Sunderland.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest underground station is University.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Bede Campus Site/Campus Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the rear right of the Campus.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Bede and Barnes Buildings.
  • 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 6 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 227cm x 475cm (7ft 5in x 15ft 7in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by staff, students, visitors and Blue Badge holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access to the car park from the Bede and Barnes Buildings.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Bede and Barnes Buildings.
  • The nearest designated bay is 100m (109yd 1ft) from the Bede Building Main Entrance.

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Level Change (Bede Site/Campus Car Park to Bede Building)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• The ramp/slope is located on the path leading from the site/campus car park to the Bede Building.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 118cm (3ft 10in).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located to the right of the ramp.
• There is/are 15 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).

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  • The beginning of the ramp has no handrails but halfway along the ramp there are handrails on either side.
    
  • There is a set of 3 medium height (15cm) steps at the beginning of the path to the right of the ramp and these steps are clearly marked and have a handrail on either side.
    
  • There is a set of 3 medium height steps (10cm) halfway along the same path. and these steps have faded markings and no handrail.
    
  • There is a set of 9 medium height (15cm) steps at the end of the same path and these steps have markings that are faded and a handrail on both sides.

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Building Parking (Bede Building)

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by staff, students and visitors.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located to the right of the Bede Building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • There is/are 9 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 231cm x 472cm (7ft 7in x 15ft 6in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 45m (49yd 8in) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
  • The name of the car park is Bede Campus Site/Campus Car Park.
  • The car park is located to the rear right of the Campus.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • 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 left of the building.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 144cm (4ft 9in).
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 129cm (4ft 3in).
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 114cm (3ft 9in).
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 81cm (2ft 8in).
• 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 (with one leaf locked).
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• 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 7 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.
  • The handrails are on the right going up the step(s).
• Lift View
  • There is a lift to access this entrance.
  • The lift does bypass the step(s).

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Lift (Main Entrance Platform Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in front of the main entrance.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 90cm x 140cm (2ft 11in x 4ft 7in).
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.

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• Comments View
  • This platform lift is activated via key. Please ask a member of staff for the key as it is held at the reception desk.

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Outside Access (Perimeter Security Gates)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the road, at the front left of the building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 97cm (3ft 2in).
  • There is not 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 328cm (10ft 9in).

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Outside Access (Courtyard Entrance Front)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the left side of the building towards the front, in the courtyard.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not 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 double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 71cm (2ft 4in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Comments View
  • This entrance leads directly to the main staircase and is not accessible to a wheelchair user.

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Outside Access (Courtyard Entrance Rear)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the left side of the building towards the rear, in the courtyard.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not 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 double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 72cm (2ft 4in).

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Outside Access (Rear Courtyard Entrance Right)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building, leading from the rear courtyard, on the right.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • 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 double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
• Comments View
  • There are double gates leading from the courtyard, just before this entrance.
  • The gates open away from you (push).
  • The gates are permanently held open.
  • The gates are 216cm wide.

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Outside Access (Rear Courtyard Entrance Left)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building, leading from the rear courtyard, on the left.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • 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 double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
• Comments View
  • There are double gates leading from the courtyard, just before this entrance.
  • The gates open away from you (push).
  • The gates are permanently held open.
  • The gates are 216cm wide.

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Reception (Main Reception)

• Main Reception is located in the foyer, to the right as you enter via the main entrance.
• The desk is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are good.
• The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is a touch screen.

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  • The touchscreen is a Visitor and Contractor sign in screen.
    
  • The lowest part of the screen is 90cm high with the highest part of the touchscreen being 120cm high.
    
  • There is a waiting area to the right of the reception desk.
    
  • There is a sofa and 2 chairs, all with armrests on both sides.
    
  • There are also 2 stools without armrests, to the front of the reception desk.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Other Floors (Main Staircase)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • The stairs are located ahead as you enter via the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 7m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • 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.
  • There is a similar staircase at the rear right and front right of the building.

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Other Floors (Rear Courtyard Entrance)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1-2.
  • The stairs are located to the left as you enter via the rear Courtyard entrance, left.
  • The stairs are approximately 5m from the rear Courtyard entrance, left.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • 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.
  • There is a similar staircase at the rear right and front right of the building.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the main corridor at the rear of the building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1, 2 and 3.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
• The lift is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 81cm (2ft 8in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• 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 have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement 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 good.

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Accessible Toilet (Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 34m (37yd 7in) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the right hand corridor on the right within the male and female standard toilets.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is not a shared toilet.
  • The toilet surveyed is in the male standard toilet area. There is a similar accessible toilet in the female standard toilet area.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 79cm (2ft 7in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 178cm (4ft 9in x 5ft 10in).
  • There is not 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 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • There is not an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • 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 not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 55cm (1ft 10in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 103cm (3ft 5in).
  • 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 not a soap dispenser.
• 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 poor.
  • There is a poor 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 good.

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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 first floor.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right of the main entrance.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right of the main entrance.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 34m (37yd 7in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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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 normally on duty.
• Staff are trained to BSL level 3.