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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include reception, IT suite and learning centre and a nursery.
• Related link Fir Vale Nursery.
• Http://www.disabledgo.info/AccessGuide.asp?VenueID=220436&TownID=2141
• Related link Fir Vale Learning Centre.
• Http://www.disabledgo.info/AccessGuide.asp?VenueID=220438&TownID=2141

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COVID-19 Information

• The information in this section was taken in June 2022.
• There is hand sanitiser available at the entrance.
• The hand sanitisers are free standing.
• Hand sanitisers are available inside the venue.
• There is not a limited number of people allowed inside.
• There is not a one-way system throughout.
• There is clear signage inside to help with social distancing.
• Toilets are available.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Sheffield.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest mainline station is Sheffield.
• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Opening Times (Main Reception)

• Monday 08:30 - 16:30.
• Tuesday 08:30 - 16:30.
• Wednesday 08:30 - 16:30.
• Thursday 08:30 - 16:30.
• Friday 08:30 - 16:30.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.
• There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
• Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• There is not a designated drop off point.

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• Comments View
  • Unmarked parking is available along the street outside the venue (Earl Marshall Road).

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 93cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Comments View
  • There is a push pad to exit the second doors.
  • There is a double gate (with one leaf locked) on the pathway leading to the entrance.
  • The width of the gate is 86cm.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located leading from Earl Marshal Road to the main entrance.
• The ramp/slope is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.

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Entrance (Ground Floor Campus Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the left as you enter the building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • 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 70cm (2ft 4in).
• Comments View
  • There is a push button to exit at 114cm high.

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Reception (Main Reception)

• The desk/counter is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the ground floor campus entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are good.
• 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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Inside Access

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

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Level Change (Classrooms 2 - 5)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
• The ramp/slope is located from the entrance leading to Classrooms 2-5.
• The ramp/slope is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 114cm (3ft 9in).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located at the rear right of the building, leading to the Learning Centre.
• There is/are 10 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
• 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 the left going up the step(s).

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  • Step free access to Rooms 2b, 3, 4 and 5 is through Room 2a.

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Level Change (Classroom 6)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located at the rear of the learning centre.
• The ramp/slope is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on the right going up the ramp.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 115cm (3ft 9in).

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  • There is a second slope leading to Room 6 from the first ramp (photo 2)
  • The slope is steep with no handrails.

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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 23m (25yd 6in) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the right of the Learning Centre.
  • There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 137cm x 272cm (4ft 6in x 8ft 11in).
  • There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is not an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not 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 51cm (1ft 8in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 118cm (3ft 10in).
  • 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 144cm (4ft 9in).
  • 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 104cm.
• 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 good.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • The accessible toilet is locked by keypad.
  • The code can be obtained from reception.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the right of the Learning Centre.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 23m (25yd 6in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.

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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 not generally on duty.
• This service can be requested.
• Staff are not Text Relay aware.