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Oaklands

Sheffield Hallam University, Collegiate Campus, 44 Collegiate Crescent, Sheffield, S1 1WB

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include Meeting rooms, staff offices, prayer rooms, The Retreat (Chaplaincy).

Location

  • The venue is situated within 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 venue is in a pedestrian area.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Sheffield.
  • There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • There is not a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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.

Building Parking

  • The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
  • Site/Campus Car Parks View
    • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
    • The name of the car park is Collegiate Library/Saunders Building Car Park.
    • The car park is located in front of Collegiate Library and Saunders Building.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • On Street Parking View
    • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
    • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Collegiate Crescent.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • The standard parking bays on Collegiate Crescent are not marked into individual bays.
    • There is space for 10+ vehicles to park on College Crescent.
    • The width of the parking bays is 196cm.
    • There is a strict Permit to Park policy on all campuses. First priority for permits is given to staff and students with disabilities. Pre-booked visitor parking is available in any designated parking space at Collegiate Campus.

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • There is a key pad at a height of 155cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 103cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The second door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 96cm.
  • The second door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Outside Access (Heart of the Campus Main Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, off Collegiate Crescent.
  • There is level access into the venue.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 142cm (4ft 8in).
  • Second set of doors View
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The width of the door opening is 147cm (4ft 10in).
  • Comments View
    • There is level access to the building from the Blue Badge bays to the right of the building.

Entrance (Heart of the Campus Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building, leading from Heart of the Campus.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is / are single.
    • The door(s) is / are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 107cm (3ft 6in).

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step free access throughout the majority of the building, via lift.
    • There is/are 3 clearly marked step(s), with no handrails, for access to Room 213.
    • The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
  • Getting Around View
    • There is 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 high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • This building does not play background music.
    • There is a hearing assistance system.
    • The system is a fixed loop.
    • Hearing loops are located in rooms 203 and 216.

Other Floors

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 0, 1 and 2.
    • The stairs are located at the rear of the building as you enter via the main entrance.
    • The stairs are approximately 7m 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 deep (18cm+).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • There is a landing.
    • There is an additional staircase ahead as you enter the building, giving access to Levels 0 and 1. The additional staircase has handrails on both sides.
  • Other View
    • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are rooms 221 to 223, and The Retreat (Chaplaincy).
    • The stairs have a handrail on right to the first landing, and then a handrail on the left.

Lift

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located to the rear of the building as you enter via the main entrance.
  • The lift is a platform lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0 and 1.
  • Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
  • The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The clear door width is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 142cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 8in).
  • There are not 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 have an audible announcer.
  • The lift does not have a hearing loop 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 medium.

Prayer Room

  • Prayer Rooms are available on Level 1 (rooms 212 and 214). The door to enter the prayer room is single, opens away from you (push) and is heavy. The clear width of the door opening is 79cm. There is a bookcase in the room. There are prayer mats in the room. There are seats in the room. The seats do not have armrests.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 11m (36ft) from the main entrance.
    • This accessible toilet is located on Level 0, at the rear of the building as you enter via the main entrance.
    • 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 inwards.
    • 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 194cm x 216cm (6ft 4in x 7ft 1in).
    • 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 124cm (4ft 0in).
    • 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 fully functional.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
    • There is a/are female sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s).
    • The height of the coat hook is 166cm from the floor.
  • 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 48cm (1ft 6in).
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the hand dryer is 121cm (3ft 11in) .
    • 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).
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 95cm (3ft 1in).
    • 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).
    • The height of the wash basin is 70cm (2ft 3in).
    • There is a soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 81cm .
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the external door and wall.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
    • Standard toilet facilities are available.
    • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the first floor.
  • Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
    • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on Level 1, to the right as you exit the lift.
    • The female and male toilets are approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the lift.
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
    • This is by lift.
    • Lighting levels are medium.
  • Comments View
    • The standard female and male toilets also contain Wudu washing facilities.

Additional Info

  • Staff do not 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 normally on duty.