Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include child care services.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The nursery is located off the Sheffield Inner Ring Road, off Hanover Way, south of the University City Campus. Follow the directions detailed on the University website Maps and Travel page (see below).
- There is no on site parking. There is limited on street parking on the streets surrounding the nursery. Some of the parking is for resident permit holders only.
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By Bus
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- The nearest bus stops are the Clarkson Street bus stops on Glossop Road. The bus stop is 550m from the nursery.
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By Train
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- The nearest station is Sheffield. Sheffield is at the heart of the UK railway network, so is easily accessed from most of the country. There is step free access by lift to all platforms at the station. The station is 320m from the Sheffield Interchange, where buses are available to the campus, or 160m from the Sheffield Station tram stop which connects to the University of Sheffield tram stop on the Blue Line.
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By Tram
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- The nearest tram stop is the University of Sheffield stop which is served by the Blue Line from Halfway and the Yellow Line from Meadowhall. The tram stop is 650m from the nursery.
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Useful Links
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- For more details on how to get to the University, please see the Maps and Travel Page.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- For more information about public transport in South Yorkshire, and a journey planner, please click here.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
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Useful Information
- To see more information on Disability and Dyslexia Support Service please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0114 222 1303.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Deaf Messaging Service please click here (opens new tab).
- This service provides a text alert from the University fire alarm system. Building codes for the system can be found at the web address provided.
- To see more information on Student Services Information Desk please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0114 222 1299.
- To see more information on Applicant Information Desk please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0114 222 8030.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0114 222 4488.
- Email: [email protected].
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
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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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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 280cm x 2500cm (9ft 2in x 82ft).
- The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Brunswick Street.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- There is on street parking, two hours free in front of the building only.
Opening Times
- Monday 08:00 - 18:00.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 18:00.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 18:00.
- Thursday 08:00 - 18:00.
- Friday 08:00 - 18:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the front of the building.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 147cm (4ft 10in).
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 147cm (4ft 10in).
- 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 single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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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 1 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 not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
- The steps do not have handrails.
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Comments
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- The gate is latched and is 87cm wide.
- There is a coded lock to the door at 150cm high.
Outside Access (Side Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the right of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- 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 (at the time of the survey).
- The width of the door opening is 92cm (3ft).
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 131cm (4ft 4in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located beyond the second door.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
Outside Access (The Lodge)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located in front of the building.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 150cm (4ft 11in).
- There is not an intercom.
- 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 heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the ground floor.
- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
- 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 all corridors.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- There is a children's gate on the first floor corridor.
Getting Around (The Lodge)
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building.
- There are not 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 clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
- There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
- The stairs are located Just beyond the entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 4m from the main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are not 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.
Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
- Shared standard toilet facilities are located on the first floor to the rear of the building.
- Shared standard toilet facilities are located in the Lodge to the left.
Accessible Toilet(s)
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Toilet Facilities
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- The shared toilet is located on the first floor.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m from the stairs.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is poor.
- There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 81cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
- The baby changing room is next to the adult toilet on the first floor.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are available in the shared toilets.
- There is a fixed baby change table available.
- The height of the baby change table is 91cm.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The shared toilet is located In the lodge.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m from the Lodge entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is poor.
- There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 84cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Baby Changing Facilities 2
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- Baby change facilities are available in the shared toilets.
- There is a fixed baby change table available.
- The height of the baby change table is 87cm.