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

Additional reading materials

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

Argent College

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Welcome to Argent College

Established in a sensitively renovated Victorian factory, the Argent College curriculum was destined to find expression in the creation of jewellery. Our students have other craft opportunities too, and enjoy practical activities such as textiles, leatherwork and candle making. Performing arts and catering are also offered.

We have a unique urban rooftop microfarm, where students grow biodynamic produce to use in our canteens and in our on-site social enterprise provision, the Hive Organic Café and Bakery. The Hive also has a gallery and community craft space, providing work experience opportunities for our students and services for the local community.

Harvesting honey from the rooftop garden beehives.
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Hear from our students

Quotation mark

“Argent gave me the stepping stones to become more of a mature adult.”

Hear from some of the pupils at Argent College to see what they think of life at the college, and see what makes it such a special place to learn at.

Explore Argent College

Education

Explore our unique PSTE curriculum

Therapies

Learn about our therapeutic programmes

Safeguarding

Meet our safeguarding team

Argent College at a glance

Key documents
Term Dates
Location

Ofsted reports (as a satellite provision, Argent College is inspected as part of Glasshouse College)

Policies

2025/2026 term dates

Term 1: Monday 8th September – Thursday 23rd October
Term 2: Tuesday 4th November – Friday 12th December
Term 3: Tuesday 6th January – Thursday 12th February
Term 4: Tuesday 24th February – Friday 27th March
Term 5: Tuesday 14th April – Thursday 21st May
Term 6: Tuesday 2nd June – Thursday 9th July

2026/2027 term dates now available

Download a copy of the 2026-27 term dates

Argent College,
43-47 Vittoria Street,
Birmingham B1 3PE

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News from Argent College

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
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...
This photo is the reception of the Hive social enterprise in Argent College. With grand tall ceilings, blue and white walls, with two John Ruskin quotes. As well as the stand/ stall of the Hive that houses students and makers crafts.
Nov 28 2025
Gold for The Hive
The Hive is a social enterprise funded by the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership. It provides valuable work experience and training...
Ryzwan is seen carving into the candle that he has created using a knife safely.
Nov 17 2025
Candle Dipping
Argent College has recently gained a new multi-urn for its candle-making workshop, giving students the opportunity to create exciting and unique candles. Argent student...
This image showcases The Hive Bakery’s Food Hygiene Rating, awarded the highest mark of 'Very Good'
Sep 10 2025
The Hive Scores High
We are pleased to share that Argent College’s brilliant social enterprise, The Hive, has received its latest Food Hygiene Rating — the highest score awarded by the Food...
Argent student is pictured using a treadle sewing machine.
Aug 07 2025
Leather Workshop
Argent College has a fantastic leather workshop, allowing our students to develop a variety of skills. Pictured is one of our students who is developing her focus,...
Sowah is pictured sitting, using his hands as an instrument by clapping them with others to create music.
Aug 07 2025
Rhythm and Body Percussion
Argent College student Sowah have been working on his rhythm and body percussion in his music sessions. He has been developing bilateral co-ordination, fine and gross...
Ziggy and Shamoya, are pictured baking scones together. Shamoya is mixing the dough, while Ziggy is shaping the dough into the Scones.
Aug 07 2025
Students Benefit from Accessing Both College’s
Argent and Glasshouse students benefit from accessing both college sites to experience the different elements of genius loci.    Pictured is Ziggy and Shamoya working...

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.

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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