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.

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...
Bicycle wheels used to weave ribbon
May 20 2026
Freeman College
Weaving Workshop at Freeman
On Tuesday, 12th May, Freeman College welcomed a visit from local artist and weaver Susi Clark. Susi led an inspiring and hands-on weaving workshop for students,...
Staff and students play instruments in the May Day Festival Celebration.
May 20 2026
Glasshouse College
May Day Celebrations at GHC
Glasshouse College recently kicked off the summer season with its annual May Festival, a key event in the college’s calendar. As part of the Ruskin Mill Trust’s “seed...
Clervaux Fold service woman taking part in Green Wood Work.
May 19 2026
Clervaux Fold
Resilience Through Crafts at Clervaux Fold
Now the evenings are brighter and full of light, our wonderful group at Clervaux Fold are making the most of it! The women on the Resilience Through Crafts course...
Freeman student is demonstrating how they use a blowtorch, during there copper metalwork session.
Apr 28 2026
Freeman College
Creative Learning Through Metalwork
The curriculum at Freeman College centres on practical craft activities that build students’ skills and confidence. One of these is metalwork, delivered through three...
Ashdown Garden School under construction
Apr 22 2026
Ashdown Garden School, Trust News
Building a New School
Construction work at Ashdown Garden School continues at pace as we get ready to welcome our first students this summer. Sitting in its own grounds next to Emerson...
A drawn design of the artisan garden, designed by Austin Design Works in collaboration with Ruskin Mill Trust for the Badminton RHS Flower Show 2026.
Apr 21 2026
Trust News
Ruskin Mill Trust Collaborates with Austin Design Works for the RHS Badminton Flower Show 2026
Ruskin Mill Trust is delighted to be collaborating with Austin Design Works at the RHS Badminton Flower Show 2026 to create an Artisan Woodland Craft Garden.The garden...
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

Friday 8th May

Tuesday 12th May

Monday 18th May

Wednesday 3rd June

Friday 12th June

Monday 15th June

Thursday 25th June

Tuesday 30th June

 

 

 

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

Thursday 25th June

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

Thursday 7th May

Wednesday 13th May

Tuesday 19th May

Friday 5th June

Wednesday 10th June

Thursday 18th June

Tuesday 23rd June

Monday 29th June

 

 

 

 

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

11 Mai / 11 May
22 Mehefin / 22 June

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