Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include the campus reception.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The Campus is located on Roundhouse Road which is accessed via the A6 running through Derby. There is various route available to get to the campus.
- There is a car park on campus which must be booked in advance as there is only a small number of spaces. There is a public car park within 200m of the campus, on Roundhouse Road, which is pay and display. Parking is £3 for 2 hours and £6 all day.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop directly outside the college, served by bus DP1. There is another bus stop on the A6 which is served by 4 and 244.
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By Train
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- Derby Midland Station is located directly opposite the campus. There are multiple train lines running through this station including Northern, Cross Country and East Midlands.
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Useful Links
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- Derby Bus Routes and Timetable.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Derby Cross Country Train Timetable.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Inclusion and Support please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0300 123 7890 ext 1208.
- Email: [email protected].
- The Inclusion and Support Service at Derby College offer support on all college sites in-class, outside of the classroom, with exams and assessments and in the wider college environment.
- To see more information on Student Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0800 028 0289.
- To see more information on How To Apply please click here (opens new tab).
Opening Times (Main Reception)
- Monday 07:00 - 18:00.
- Tuesday 07:00 - 18:00.
- Wednesday 07:00 - 18:00.
- Thursday 07:00 - 18:00.
- Friday 07:00 - 18:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Site/Campus Car Park (Roundhouse Campus Car Park)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located on Roundhouse Road, to the left of the Reception Building.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Reception Building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 10 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 270cm x 420cm (8ft 10in x 13ft 9in).
- 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, visitors and Blue Badge holders.
- Parking charges apply for all users.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
- Payment machines are located at the front of the car park.
- There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
- Payment cannot be made by phone.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is a designated drop off point in this car park.
- There is not a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
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Car Park Access
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- There is level access to the car park from the main reception.
- This car park is not clearly signposted from the main reception.
- The nearest designated bay is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the car park entrance.
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Comments
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- There are 2 short stay (3 hour) Blue Badge bays adjacent to the Reception Building (shown in photographs 1 and 2).
- There is one zone with 10 bays for visitors (shown in photograph 11).
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- 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 an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 99cm (3ft 3in).
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- There is 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 push pad activated when exiting.
- The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
- The width of the door opening is 105cm (3ft 5in).
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Comments
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- The height of the push button is 92cm.
Outside Access (Car Park Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the left of the building.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- 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 single.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 93cm (3ft 1in).
Outside Access (College Side Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the right hand side 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 106cm (3ft 6in).
- 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 single.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 94cm (3ft 1in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
Reception
- Main Reception is located ahead as you enter the main entrance.
- The desk is 1m (3ft 3in) 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.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are good.
Students Access to the Campus
- There is an entrance for students located to the right-hand side of the reception building.
- This entrance is behind a barrier and can only be opened by using a swipe card.
- The entrance is a gate and 6 turnstiles.
- The gate has an opening width of 94cm.
- The height of the key card reader at the gate is 91cm.
- The turnstiles have an opening width of 54cm.
- The height of the key card reader at the turnstile is 109cm.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the right hand side of the building, behind reception.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 155cm x 220cm (5ft 1in x 7ft 3in).
- 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 twist/turn.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- 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).
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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 48cm (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 a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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 a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 85cm.
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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 good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Comments
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- The toilet was being used for storage.
Standard Toilet(s)
- The nearest standard toilets are located in the Roundhouse Café.