About Us

Who we are and what we do

Practical Skills Therapeutic Education

Learn more about our unique method

Safeguarding

Safeguarding across the Trust

Our Research

How our research informs everything we do

Our People

Meet our Senior Leadership Teams and Trustees

Our History

Explore the history of Ruskin Mill Trust

Publications

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Policies

Policies covering Ruskin Mill Trust’s schools, colleges and staff

Ashdown Garden School

Forest Row, East Sussex, for ages 7-16

Opening October 2026

Brantwood Garden School

Sheffield, for ages 7-19

Clervaux Garden School

Darlington, for ages 10-19

Grace Garden School

Bristol, for ages 7-16

Sunfield Garden School and Children's Home

Stourbridge, for ages 6-19

View our prospectus

Argent College

Birmingham, for ages 16-25

Coleg Plas Dwbl

Pembrokeshire, for ages 16-25

Freeman College

Sheffield, for ages 16-25

Glasshouse College

Stourbridge, for ages 16-25

Ruskin Mill College

Nailsworth, for ages 16-25

View our prospectus

Clervaux Rise

Darlington, post-educational offer for ages 18+

Fairhill Rise

East Lothian, post-educational offer for ages 16+

View our prospectus

Clervaux Fold

Family respite centre for Army families at Catterick Garrison

View our prospectus

First Aid Heavy Trauma Injury Course

by | Aug 7, 2025 | Glasshouse College, Sunfield Garden School | 0 comments

A group of staff and students from Sunfield Garden School and Glasshouse College took part in a First Aid Heavy Trauma Injury course to upskill them in health and safety whilst in forestry sessions. It was an excellent session where they learnt about arterial bleeds, hydraulic fluids and heavy crushes. 

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 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