About Us

Who we are and what we do

Practical Skills Therapeutic Education

Learn more about our unique method

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

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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

Glasshouse College

Apply

Welcome to Glasshouse College

Set within a historic glassworks in the heart of Stourbridge, Glasshouse College offers a transformative educational journey for young people aged 16 to 25 with complex needs including autism spectrum conditions.

The local traditions of glassblowing, etching and engraving provide a rich stimulus for the college’s signature craft. Our students also attend other craft workshops including green woodwork, blacksmithing and textiles.

A student focuses on weaving coloured threads of wool.
How to apply

Hear from our students

Quotation mark

“I’m appreciating myself more now. I’ve grown a lot at Glasshouse.”

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

Explore Glasshouse College

Education

Explore our PSTE curriculum.

Therapies

Learn about our therapeutic programmes

Safeguarding

Meet our safeguarding team.

Residential

Learn about residential placements.

Glasshouse College at a glance

Key documents
Term Dates
Location

Ofsted reports

CQC (residential) reports

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

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 2026-2027 term dates

Glasshouse College,
Wollaston Road,
Amblecote,
Stourbridge,
West Midlands DY8 4HF

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News from Glasshouse College

Vicky at the summit of a mountain.
Jun 24 2026
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
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...
Staff and students play instruments in the May Day Festival Celebration.
May 20 2026
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...
Glasshouse College student council stands proudly smiling behind the donations they have collected for the food bank.
Jan 19 2026
Glasshouse Student Council support Local Food Bank
The student council of Glasshouse College, Stourbridge, proudly completed their annual drive to donate to a local food bank, Giving Hands, showcasing the remarkable...
Pictured are students performing in the play Papa Panov.
Dec 30 2025
Advent and Winter Spiral at Glasshouse
The winter spiral offers an opportunity for reflection during a period in the seasonal cycle when nature is sleeping and the darkest days are upon us, before the winter...
Nov 20 2025
Ramayana and the Lantern festival
On Friday, 7th November, Glasshouse College held its third Lantern Festival, based on the theme of fire. Lanterns decorated the college courtyard and garden areas. The...
Oct 16 2025
Michaelmas and 25 Years of Glasshouse
At the end of September, Glasshouse College in Stourbridge celebrated both the Michaelmas festival and the 25th anniversary of Glasshouse College. The celebrations...
The student pictured is creating a glass bead. He is melting the glass around a metal rod with a small amount of fire to create the bead.
Sep 29 2025
Glass Bead Making
Glass Beadmaking provides students with the opportunity to develop traditional and contemporary beadmaking techniques at the flame, including lampworking,...
Pictured is staff and students gathered around the course tutor, who used a lifelike prosthetic legs and detailed mock injuries to demonstrate critical first aid techniques. A staff member held a blood drip bag, simulating the urgent care of a trauma patient.
Aug 07 2025
First Aid Heavy Trauma Injury Course
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...
Staff from Glasshouse College are pictured standing and sitting as they proudly present their Makaton Level 1 certificates to the camera.
Aug 07 2025
Makaton Course
Staff at Glasshouse College completed their Level 1 Makaton course, ensuring that our nonverbal students are still heard.  

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