Access Guide
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
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- The Bede Building is located at the front of the Campus.
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
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- Opening times may vary.
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.
Site/Campus Car Park (Bede Campus Site/Campus Car Park)
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Car Park
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- 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.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by staff, students, visitors and Blue Badge holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
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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 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.
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.
- The beginning of the ramp has no handrails but halfway along the ramp there are handrails on either side.
Building Parking (Bede Building)
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- 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.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- 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.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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Drop Off Point
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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 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).
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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 (with one leaf locked).
- The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
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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 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).
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Lift
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- There is a lift to access this entrance.
- The lift does bypass the step(s).
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
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- This platform lift is activated via key. Please ask a member of staff for the key as it is held at the reception desk.
Outside Access (Perimeter Security Gates)
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Entrance
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- 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).
Outside Access (Courtyard Entrance Front)
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Entrance
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- 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.
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Comments
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- This entrance leads directly to the main staircase and is not accessible to a wheelchair user.
Outside Access (Courtyard Entrance Rear)
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Entrance
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- 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).
Outside Access (Rear Courtyard Entrance Right)
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Entrance
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- 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).
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Comments
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- 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.
Outside Access (Rear Courtyard Entrance Left)
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Entrance
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- 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).
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Comments
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- 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.
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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Comments
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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.
- The touchscreen is a Visitor and Contractor sign in screen.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- 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.
Other Floors (Main Staircase)
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Steps
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- 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.
Other Floors (Rear Courtyard Entrance)
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Steps
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- 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.
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.
Accessible Toilet (Right Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- 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.
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Features and Dimensions
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- 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).
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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 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.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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.
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 first floor.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- 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.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- 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.
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.