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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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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.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • 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.
• 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 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 on the pathway leading from the road to the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is easy.
• 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.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 70cm (2ft 4in).

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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 medium.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • There is seating in the reception.
  • The seats do not have armrests.

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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 (Inside Access)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located on the right, going up to the Learning Centre.
• The ramp/slope is moderate.
• 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 115cm (3ft 9in).

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Level Change (Classrooms 2 - 6)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
• The ramp/slope is located on the right as you enter the campus, opposite the reception.
• The ramp/slope is moderate.
• 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 medium.
• 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.

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• Comments View
  • The ramp overcomes the steps.
  • Classroom 5 has step-free access only by coming through classroom 6.
  • Classrooms 2 - 4 have step-free access only by coming through classrooms 5 and 6.
  • Classroom 4 has a door width of 62cm.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
  • The stairs are located on the right as you enter the building.
  • The stairs are approximately 4m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, light, double doors to access the stairwell on the first floor.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a landing.

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Lift

• There is not a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on the right as you enter the building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, G, 1.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • 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 unisex 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 is heavy.
  • 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.
  • 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 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 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 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).
• 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 fair.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• 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.
  • 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 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 level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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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.