Clervaux Garden School

Students and Parents Area

Here you’ll find all the latest announcements, term dates, events and Student Council news, along with impotant information for parents and carers.

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Safeguarding contacts

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Announcements

Clervaux Garden Receives Skills Builder Silver Award

Last academic year Clervaux Garden School partnered with Skills Builder to support the school's Careers Education programme. This framework supports the teaching of eight essential skills for life and work, covering communication, creative problem solving,...

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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, featuring demonstrations, student exhibitions, workshops, local stalls, food and activities for all...

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Hargreaves Land Donation

Clervaux Garden School is deeply grateful for the charitable donation of £1000 from Hargreaves Land. As a leading UK regeneration and property development company, Hargreaves Land’s commitment to community transformation extends beyond property, making its support for...

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Term dates

2026/2027

Term 1:
Thursday 3rd September – Friday 23rd October

Term 2:
Monday 2nd November – Friday 18th December

Term 3:
Tuesday 5th January 2026 – Friday 12th February

Term 4:
Monday 22nd February – Thursday 25th March

Term 5:
Wedensday 14th April – Friday 28th May

Term 6:
Monday 7th June – Wednesday 21st July

Download a copy of the 2026-2027 term dates

Your student council

Our Student Council offers students the chance to represent their peers through regular meetings. It allows students the opportunity to be heard and gives an insight into how students experience daily life in school, from learning to socialising.

Student Voice staff leads and contact details:

Alastair Burtt / Alastair.Burtt@clervaux.org.uk

A student at Clervaux Garden School in a felting session.

Newsletters

Keep up to date with the latest news and activities at the school. Scroll along the thumbnails below for each newsletter. Older copies are available upon request.

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Clervaux Garden School’s Safeguarding Team

Lyndsey Rymer

Lyndsey Rymer

SENCO and Designated Safeguarding Lead

Sharon Penman

Sharon Penman

Careers, Works and Transition Co-ordinator and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Debbie Turner

Debbie Turner

Holistic Support Manager,  Mental Health Lead and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Allison Rice

Allison Rice

Principal of Clervaux Garden School and Clervaux Trust and Deputy Safeguarding Lead

Trina Walecki

Trina Walecki

Admin Manager, H&S Lead, Exam Officer, EVC (SLT) and Deputy Safeguarding Lead

Dan Mount

Dan Mount

Deputy Head Teacher (SLT) and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

A student at Clervaux Garden School in the green wood work shelter planing some wood.

Safeguarding contacts

Staff are available Monday to Friday from  8.30am to 5pm: Telephone: 01325 729860

For assistance out of office hours (weekdays and all day at weekends and bank holidays): Telephone: 01642 524552

If anyone has a concern about the safety or welfare of a child or young person, they have a duty to report this concern. You are able to do this via the safeguarding team or if you are unable you can make a report with Darlington Safeguarding Partnership. Other useful links are the North Yorkshire Safeguarding Children Partnership and Working Together Online.

The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) is a national charity which works to fight child abuse. Click here to visit the NSPCC website.

If you have concerns about online safety, you should report this to the safeguarding team. However, you (adult or young person) can report your concerns to CEOP, the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre by visiting the CEOP website at www.thinkuknow.co.uk

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:

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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:

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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:

 

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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