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Block C Northampton College at Daventry
Badby Road West
Daventry
Northamptonshire
NN11 4HJ
Tel: 01327 300232
Fax: 01327 300942
Email: enquiries@northamptoncollege.ac.uk
Web: http://www.northamptoncollege.ac.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include an IT suite, a conference centre and meeting rooms.
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 - 21:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 21:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 21:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 21:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 21:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The suite opening times are, Monday - Thursday and Saturday 09:30 - 12:30 and Tuesday 18:00 - 20:00.
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Daventry.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Long Buckby.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.4m x 4.8m (11ft 1in x 15ft 8in).
The nearest designated bay is 10m (11yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 14m (15yd) from the main entrance.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
The car park surface is tarmac.
There is a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance - Block C)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 105cm (3ft 5in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 152cm (4ft 11in) wide.
No Level Access (Main Entrance - Block C)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading from the car park to the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a portable loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are bright.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is Braille signage on or near the toilet door.
There is tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 19m (21yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located off the main corridor.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens inwards and outwards.
The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 78cm (2ft 6in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 250cm x 235cm (8ft 2in x 7ft 8in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the adapted toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on both sides.
The lateral transfer space is 120cm (3ft 11in).
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 not a functional emergency alarm available.
No emergency alarm is fitted in the cubicle.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There is a shelf within the adapted toilet.
The shelf is not higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
There are not mirrors in the adapted toilet.
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.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm.
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.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are medium.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located off the main corridor.
The female toilets are 19m (21yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located off the main corridor.
The male toilets are 9m (29ft 6in) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents can be requested in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service can be requested.
Staff are not Type Talk aware.
Accessible equipment within the IT suite includes, a large keyboard, a large rollerball mouse, a height adjustable table and Supernova software.
