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Summary

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• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; the Sport Science Performance Laboratory, teaching rooms, treatment rooms, fitness suite and a multi-use Sports Hall.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located on the second floor, at the end of the main corridor on the left.
  • Accessible toilet facilities with an accessible shower are located on the ground floor, in the corridor facing the sports hall, on the first floor at the end of the main corridor, on the left.
  • Female standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, in the corridor facing the sports hall, on the first floor at the end of the main corridor, on the left and on the second floor, at the end of the main corridor, on the left.
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, in the corridor facing the sports hall, on the first floor at the end of the main corridor, on the left and on the second floor, at the end of the main corridor, on the left.
  • Standard changing facilities are located on the ground floor in the main corridor.

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:30 - 20:00.
• Tuesday 08:30 - 20:00.
• Wednesday 08:30 - 20:00.
• Thursday 08:30 - 17:30.
• Friday 08:30 - 17:30.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Useful Information

• To see more information on SEN Local offer please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on Student Support please click here (opens new tab).
• There is a disability equality training policy for all staff.
• Documents are available in Braille and large print on request.
  Staff are Typetalk aware.
  There is a member of staff trained to BSL level 3.
• Dog toileting is available on the many grass areas within the campus.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Sunderland College - Bede Campus is located on the A690 Durham Road which gives direct access to the A1(M).
  • There is onsite Blue Badge and standard parking available.
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• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
  • Sunderland College - Bede Campus is served by buses 3, 4, 23, 35 Cherry, 451, ED4, X1, x20 - X Lines, 20 Prince Bishops and 20A Prince Bishops, with direct links to Sunderland and the surrounding areas.
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• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Sunderland.
  • Sunderland station is 2.7 miles away to the north east and has direct links to Newcastle and the East Coast main line.
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• By Metro View
  • The nearest Metro station is Sunderland.
  • The nearest Metro Station is 2.7 miles away to the north east at Sunderland train station.
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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, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is Bede Campus Car Park.
  • The car park is located within the Bede Campus, to the right of the main buildings.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Bede Campus Site/Campus Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the rear right of the Campus.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Bede and Barnes Buildings.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 227cm x 475cm (7ft 5in x 15ft 7in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by staff, students, visitors and Blue Badge holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access to the car park from the Bede and Barnes Buildings.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Bede and Barnes Buildings.
  • The nearest designated bay is 100m (109yd 1ft) from the Bede Building main entrance.

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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.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Sunderland College'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 122cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 101cm.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.

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Outside Access (Rear Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • 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 width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located to the left of the entrance.
  • There is/are 3 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 14cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building .
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet and vinyl.
  • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors/walkways.
  • There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located at the beginning of the main corridor, on the right.
  • The stairs are approximately 5m from the main entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are G, 1 and 2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps is 28cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.

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Lift

• The lift is located at the beginning of the main corridor, on the right.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1 and 2.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
• The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is low.
• The clear door width is 89cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 210cm (3ft 7in x 6ft 11in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are good.

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Gym

• There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the gym.
• The door(s) open(s) towards you.
• The width of the door opening is 161cm.
• The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
• The door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
• The gym is staffed at specific times.
• There is not an emergency alarm in the gym.
• Staff receive training in assisting disabled people.
• There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
• There is level access to all of the equipment.
• Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes; free weights, cable resistance machines and upper body machines where fixed seats can be removed.
• Background music is not played.
• The flooring in the gym consists of vinyl.
• There is flooring with a shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Standard Changing Room (Changing Room 1)

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• Location and Access View
  • This standard changing room is located on the ground floor, halfway along the main corridor, on the left.
  • This standard changing room is approximately 15m from the main entrance.
  • The standard changing room is approximately 10m from the sports hall.
  • There is step-free access to the standard changing room.
  • A key is not required for the standard changing room.
  • There is written text signage on or near the standard changing room door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the standard changing room opening is 86cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is medium.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Changing Facilities View
  • The dimensions of the standard changing room are 237cm x 490cm.
  • The fixtures/facilities available in the standard changing room include; a changing table/bench, a toilet, a wash basin and a wheel in shower.
  • This is a male changing room.
  • The type of flooring in the changing room is vinyl.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the standard changing room.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • There is seating available within the changing room.
  • The seating within the changing room includes: bench seating.
  • There are lockers within the changing room.
  • There is a/are locker(s) within reach for a wheelchair user.
  • There is not a water dispenser available.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 144cm from the floor.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the changing room.
  • There is a/are general waste (with lid) disposal units.
  • The lighting levels in the changing room are good.
  • There is level access to the showers in the male changing room.
    Within the male changing room showers there is a flip down seat.
    The height of the flip down seat is 52cm.
    There is a functional emergency alarm next to the flip down seat.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Main Corridor - Left Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, in the corridor leading to the sports hall.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 235cm x 245cm (7ft 9in x 8ft).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 172cm (5ft 8in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary, nappy/incontinence items bin and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 108cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
  • 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).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) 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 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 99cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
• Accessible Shower View
  • The shower does have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
  • There is not a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
  • The shower head is hand held.
  • There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
  • The seat/chair is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 52cm (1ft 8in).
  • Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
  • The visual contrast between the shower rails and wall is high.
  • There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
  • The visual contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall is high.
  • There is not an emergency alarm for the shower.

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Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Main Corridor - Left Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the first floor, at the end of the main corridor, on the left.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 236cm x 245cm (7ft 9in x 8ft).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 170cm (5ft 7in).
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are nappy/incontinence items bin and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 109cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
  • 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 96cm (3ft 2in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) 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 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 97cm (3ft 2in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
• Accessible Shower View
  • The shower does have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
  • There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The adjustable shower head cannot be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
  • There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
  • The seat/chair is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
  • The visual contrast between the shower rails and wall is high.
  • There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
  • The visual contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall is high.
  • There is not an emergency alarm for the shower.
• Comments View
  • There is a similar accessible toilet, without a shower, in the same area on the second floor.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located on the ground floor in the corridor leading to the sports hall.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m from the main entrance.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
  • The ambulant toilet does not have vertical wall mounted grab rails.
  • The information above relates to the female toilet. There is a different configuration of rails in the male toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are good.