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 September 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

Ruskin Mill College

Apply

Welcome to Ruskin Mill College

Ruskin Mill College provides specialist education within a craft and land-based curriculum for young people aged 16-25 with complex needs, including autism and other learning differences.

Set within 140 acres of farmland and valleys in Gloucestershire, Ruskin Mill College provides young people with a unique and calming learning environment, with a trout farm, market gardens, sustainably managed woodlands, and a biodynamic farm.

A student sands down a wooden three-legged stool at Ruskin Mill College.
How to apply

Hear from our students

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“I’ve managed to do more in the time that I’ve been here, than I’ve managed to do anywhere else.”

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

Explore Ruskin Mill College

Education

Explore our PSTE curriculum.

Therapies

Learn about our therapeutic programmes

Safeguarding

Meet our safeguarding team.

Residential

Learn about residential placements.

Ruskin Mill College at a glance

Key documents
Term Dates
Location

Ofsted reports

CQC Report (residential provision)

(These links will take you outside of www.rmt.org)

Policies

2025/2026 term dates

Term 1: Monday 9th September – Thursday 23rd October
Term 2: Tuesday 4th November – Friday 12th December
Term 3: Tuesday 6th January – Thursday 12th February
Term 4: Tuesday 24th Febraury – Friday 27th March
Term 5: Tuesday 14th April – Thursday 21st May
Term 6: Tuesday 2nd June – Friday 10th July

Download a copy of the 2025/26 term dates

Download a copy of the 2026-2027 term dates

Ruskin Mill College,
The Fisheries,
Horsley,
Gloucestershire
GL6 0PL

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News from Ruskin Mill College

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
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...
Ruskin Mill Student creates a cyanotype self portrait incorporating leaves into the image.
Mar 06 2026
Cyanotype with K
I think cyanotype printing can feel therapeutic for several reasons both psychological and sensory. Why not give it a go? Hands-on creativityThe process involves...
Feb 04 2026
Johnson Cup
Congratulations to L from Ruskin Mill College and O from Brantwood Specialist School, who were both awarded first prize for the Johnson Cup for Excellence in Textiles...
Jan 15 2026
Henry Shares His Ruskin Mill Journey
Berni said, “It was wonderful to have Henry as a colleague in the ORFC session called: Opportunities for Neurodiversity in Agroecology. He showed so clearly that he was...
Student smiling stands in London in front of a flock of sheep. Smartly dressed, with a tie and a flat cap.
Nov 26 2025
London Sheep Drive
The London Sheep Drive happens every year in the month of September, around the last weekend of the month. It’s a great day out for everyone in aid of two amazing...
In the valley of Ruskin Mill College, a heron stands still against the bright green landscape, its long orange beak strikingly contrasting with its grey body.
Aug 13 2025
Valley Landscape Encounters
I have spent time in the valley noticing all the wildlifeand especially the birds. I love seeing the herons; theysometimes look like statues. I am pleased with...
Students and staff are pictured standing in one of the ponds at Ruskin Mill College's Trout Farm, wearing waders and holding nets, ready to catch and harvest fully grown trout.
Aug 07 2025
Harvesting Trout
Students and staff at Ruskin Mill College have been working hard to grade and move harvestable fish ready to be served as part of the college's Friday lunches. 
On stage, two students take on the roles of Romeo and Juliet, captured mid-performance and framed by an array of beautifully crafted props and a striking stage design that brings the classic play to life.
Aug 07 2025
Romeo and Juliet
Ruskin Mill College students performed a fantastic rendition of Romeo and Juliet. They have been hard at work the past couple of months rehearsing and collaborating...
In the Ruskin Mill Gallery, students and staff are seen engaging with one another during the vibrant Student Exhibition, where a diverse collection of handmade crafts and creative projects.
Aug 07 2025
End-of-Year Student Exhibition
On Saturday, Ruskin Mill College students opened their end-of-year Student Exhibition. They have all been working hard through this academic year on their different...
In front of the cow shed, a Grace Garden student is captured reaching out with an extended arm, offering a friendly greeting to a curious cow.
Aug 07 2025
Grace Garden Visit Ruskin Mill
 Ruskin Mill College welcomed students and staff of Grace Garden School to Gables Farm. Angus, farm manager at the college, took them on a tour around the farm animals,...

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