Benjamin College is a small school that caters for up to 20 pupils between the ages of 12 and 18. Currently there are 10 pupils on roll, most have been at the college for just a few months. There were no post-16 students at the time of the inspection. The aim of the college is to ‘provide a consistent and caring environment in which students can develop their full academic, personal and social potential’. The school provides education for pupils who have social, emotional and mental health needs. Some pupils have additional complex needs, such as autism. Nearly all pupils have a statement of special educational needs or an education, health and care plan. Pupils have typically had a history of academic underachievement. Many have been out of education for some time or have had a disrupted education. Pupil placements are funded Inspection report: Benjamin College, 30 January – 1 February 2018 Page 7 of 10 by 10 placing authorities. The college is owned by Benjamin UK. The school’s sole proprietor provides the governance of the school. The school uses no alternative providers. The last standard inspection took place in December 2013 when the school was judged to be good and met all of the school standards. Since the previous inspection the college has expanded from five sites to nine.