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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The Leek Campus is located to the north of the town off the A523. The A523 can be reached from the East via the A53 from Buxton or the A52 from Derby. The A523 can be reached from the West via the A52 from Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme and from the North West from the M6 via the A537 through Macclesfield.
  • The car park is located off New Street, off the A523. Parking is for Blue Badge holders and pre-booked visitors only. Public Car Parks are available throughout the town.
• By Bus View
  • There are bus stops on both sides of the road in the vicinity of the campus. The bus stops are served by bus numbers 108 and 165.
• By Train View
  • The nearest railway station is in Congleton, approximately 10 miles away. There are no direct buses from the station to Leek. There is an alternative railway station in Stoke-on-Trent. There are buses from the station to Leek.
• Useful Links View
  • For more information and directions to all of the University Campuses, please use the Find Us page on the University website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The Staffordshire County Council website Leek Bus Routes and Timetables page.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The National Rail Enquiries website, for details of trains to Congleton and Stoke-on-Trent.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on The Student Wellbeing Service please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01332 593000.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01332 591167.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01332 594111.
• Email: [email protected].

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff 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 Buxton & Leek College Car Park.
  • The car park is located at the rear of the Tovell Building.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
  • The name of the car park is Vicarage Road Pay and Display.
  • The car park is located on Vicarage Road?.
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• 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 of 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 107cm (3ft 6in).
  • 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 188cm (6ft 2in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Comments View
  • The height of the exit button is 101cm.
  • There is a slight ramp without handrails to access this entrance from the car park and Union Street.
  • The ramp is located in the Quad.
  • There is level access from the main road past the Sugden Building.

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Outside Access (Side Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the right hand side of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped 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 113cm (3ft 8in).
  • 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 single (with a locked extension leaf).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • 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 less than 2cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp is permanent.

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Entrance (Sugden Building Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor of the Sugden Building, at the rear of the main corridor.
  • 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 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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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 no directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • 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.

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Entrance (The Gallery)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the right as you enter the building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • 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 92cm (3ft).

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Eating and Drinking (The Gallery)

• The following information is for the refectory.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 1m (3ft 3in) from the entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 73cm (2ft 5in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• The standard height for tables is 73cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are wall only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is breakfasts and hot & cold snacks and meals.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-U1.
  • The stairs are located to the left hand side of the building as you enter.
  • The stairs are approximately 12m from the main entrance.
  • 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 are similar stairs to the right hand side of the building giving access to floors LG-G (photographs 3 and 4).

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Lift (Left Side)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the left hand corridor of the building.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-U1.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 500kg.
• The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 89cm (2ft 11in).
• The lift door is manual, opens outwards and may be difficult to open.
• The dimensions of the lift are 109cm x 143cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 8in).
• There are 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 not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does 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 moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • A key is required. The key is issued to any disabled student who needs access.

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Lift (Right Side)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the right hand corridor of the building.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-G.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 500kg.
• The lift is approximately 19m (20yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 89cm (2ft 11in).
• The lift door is manual, opens outwards and may be difficult to open.
• The dimensions of the lift are 109cm x 142cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 8in).
• There are 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 not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does 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 moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • A key is required. The key is issued to any disabled student who needs access.

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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 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter the building.
  • There is 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 outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 215cm x 153cm (7ft 1in x 5ft).
  • 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 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary 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 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
• 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 fair.
  • There is a fair 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 moderate to good.

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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 to the left as you enter the building.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are medium.