Re-imagining Potential

Student moulding a clay cup

Welcome to Ruskin Mill Trust

Ruskin Mill Trust is one of the foremost organisations in the United Kingdom providing holistic and therapeutic education and care for children, young people, and adults with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

We recognise that every individual is unique – both in their personal biography and in their potential for growth and development. In response to each learner’s individual needs, we employ the Practical Skills Therapeutic Education (PSTE) method, which is delivered through our schools, colleges, and post-formal educational provisions. This method is embedded in carefully tailored timetables designed to support each learner’s educational, therapeutic, and developmental journey.

Explore our offer

Explore our school, college and post-education provisions below

A student and tutor work together to mould a piece of clay on a potter's wheel

Our Schools

A tutor and student pick edible flowers on the rooftop farm at Argent College

Our Colleges

A participant at Clervaux Rise grooms a donkey.

Post-Education

A view of Ruskin Mill Trust from across the lake in Nailsworth

Our Research

News from around the Trust

Catch up on all the latest events and news from our schools, colleges and post-education offers.

Student is sat smiling with pride in a bright colourful classroom, wearing a black and white felt waist coat they made.
Aug 07 2026
Sunfield Garden School
The Warmth of Wool
In textiles this spring, students have been working on a project to feel the warmth of wool on their own bodies by making their own felted wool waistcoats. This...
The students are sat on a bench, leaning against each other and smiling, one wearing a pink coat, the other an orange one. They are both wearing funky hats they made by felting.
Jul 31 2026
Ruskin Mill College
Handmade Journey at Ruskin Mill College
Throughout the year, students explored a range of traditional and creative crafts, developing confidence, practical skills and pride in their work through hands-on...
The student is shown sitting and smiling at the camera, wearing a striped T-shirt, holding a copper hand in one hand and the remaining copper sheet in the other.
Jul 28 2026
Argent College
Unfolding Creativity Through Jewellery
A student at Argent College first started attending jewellery sessions in June 2025; she found it difficult to communicate her ideas. She sat for hours enjoying...
The student is in a classroom with instructions on display behind him. In front of him, a long piece of clay shaped like a sausage is being cut with a cheese wire, with shorter pieces of clay to the side.
Jul 21 2026
Coleg Plas Dwbl
Unearthed: The Making of Clay at Coleg Plas Dwbl
Clay work at Coleg Plas Dwbl is more than a practical skill; it is a living relationship with the land. Every bowl, tile, cup or tool begins long before it reaches the...
A group of students in brightly coloured clothes is pictured outside on a sunny afternoon, cheering with smiling faces and hands in the air.
Jul 14 2026
Glasshouse College
Summer Festival Cabaret at Glasshouse
Glasshouse students and staff hosted a ‘Summer Festival’ cabaret to bring the yearly cultural events cycle to a close. Performed in the beautiful, natural surroundings...
Students are lying on the floor under a table covered with a blanket to create a blackout effect. They're using one tall prism and four torches to create different light in red, blue, pink, and green. The students are smiling with achievement.
Jul 07 2026
Sunfield Garden School
Living Colours at Sunfield
Bilberry class have continued their journey within Sunfield’s newly developed science curriculum informed by Goethean Science. They have been exploring more deeply the...
Vicky at the summit of a mountain.
Jun 24 2026
Glasshouse College, Trust News
The Three Peaks Challenge
Staff member Vicky Love has recently completed the Three Peaks Challenge, raising £500 for Glasshouse College. The Three Peaks Challenge is an outdoor event where...
Jun 23 2026
Glasshouse College
First Metalwork Piece
A student at Glasshouse College has recently achieved a fantastic milestone, completing his first metalwork piece with staff support. It is a hook made from 10mm square...
Fayre banner
Jun 18 2026
Clervaux Garden School
Clervaux Garden School Summer Fayre
Clervaux Garden School are getting ready for their Summer Fayre, inviting the local community to join them in a joyful celebration of craft, community and creativity,...
Students stood on a bridge in Central London with the horizon of London in the background.
Jun 10 2026
Freeman College
Pewter Live
Four students and three staff members from Freeman College attended the annual Pewter Live award ceremony during an overnight trip to London. The group included the...
Quotation mark

The staff’s nurturing attitude is second to none and I have never felt that my child has been this well supported before in any other school. It’s a little piece of magic!

Parent of one of our pupils

Open Days at Argent College

We welcome visits from potential students and their parents/carers, and professionals, throughout the year.

Please contact us to confirm the date you would like to visit and discuss an appropriate time slot. To book a place on an open day, phone Alice on 07977 020480 or Emma 07484 974235, or email wmadmissions@rmt.org to book.

Please also confirm whether you would require an individual visit or would be happy to attend with other families as part of a small group.

2026 open days

Tuesday 22nd September

Wednesday 30th September 

Thursday 8th October 

Friday 16th October

Monday 19th October

Wednesday 4th November

Thursday 12th November

Friday 20th November

Tuesday 24th November

Monday 30th November 

Wednesday 9th December

Open Days at Fairhill Rise

We welcome visits from potential service users, parents/carers, and professionals, throughout the year.

The group will be taken on a short tour of the site by a member of staff and meet with tutors and support teams. There will also be an opportunity to discuss individual needs, the admissions process, and any other queries you may have.

Upcoming Open Days:

2026

Monday 27th July
Thursday 27th August
Monday 28th September

To book a place, or for more information, please contact Claire Mclean, Admissions Manager.

Open Days at Ruskin Mill College

We welcome visits from potential students and their parents/carers, and professionals, throughout the year.

There are only 4 student places (plus their parents/carers and associated professionals) available at each open day, so please ensure you book a place well in advance. Tours take place from 9.30am - 12.30pm.

The group will be taken on a short tour of the college by a member of staff and meet with tutors and support teams. There will also be an opportunity to discuss individual student needs, the admissions process, and any other queries you may have.

Upcoming Open Days:

2026
New dates will be available soon.

To book a place, or for more information, please contact Lyn Meredith on 01453 837502 or at lyn.meredith@rmt.org

Open Days at Glasshouse College

We welcome visits from potential students and their parents/carers, and professionals, throughout the year.

Our visit days at Glasshouse College are: 

Please contact us to confirm the date you would like to visit and discuss an appropriate time slot. To book a place on an open day, phone Alice on 07977 020480 or Emma 07484 974235, or email wmadmissions@rmt.org to book.

Please confirm whether you would require an individual visit or would be happy to attend with other families as part of a small group.

2026 Open Days

Monday 21st September

Friday 2nd October

Tuesday 6th October

Wednesday 14th October

Thursday 22nd October 

Friday 6th November

Tuesday 10th November 

Wednesday 18th November 

Thursday 26th November 

Wednesday 2nd December 

Monday 7th December

Open Days at Freeman College

Freeman College offers 1:1 site tours each week during both term time and holidays, giving prospective students and their parents/carers an opportunity to see the college and gain an insight into our craft-based curriculum.

To find out more and book a visit, contact Kate Walton, Admissions and Student Enrolment Manager on 07812 321 269 or at kate.walton@rmt.org

Open Days at Coleg Plas Dwbl

We welcome visits from potential students and their parents/carers, and professionals, throughout the year.

Diwrnodau Agored yng Ngholeg Plas Dwbl yw:
Our open days at Coleg Plas Dwbl are:

 

2026

New dates will be added soon.

Tours commence at 11am and 1.45pm.

Please contact admissions to book your preferred date and time slot. Light refreshments will be available. If you are unable to attend on the scheduled open days, please contact us directly for a bespoke tour. Please contact us to confirm the date you would like to visit and discuss an appropriate time slot. You can contact the team at at admissions@rmt.org or on 01994 419420

Please confirm whether you would require an individual visit or would be happy to attend with other families as part of a small group