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Alternative Provision for Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)

4,324 providers below have indicated they support learners with pathological demand avoidance (pda). Narrow further by location, age, delivery format or qualification. Confirm a provider's specific experience directly before relying on any listing.

Drawn from the live catalogue of 4,324 providers on AP Directory.

What’s listed here

4,304 listed organisations · 4245 local · 79 online or UK-wide

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Types of provision

  • Specialist SEND Provision (2538)
  • Independent Alternative Provision (1334)
  • AP Academy (185)
  • Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) (169)

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Counts are from the listings on this page. A listing is not a safeguarding approval or recommendation.

4,304 providers match your search

Searching the live catalogue of 4,324 Alternative Provision providers across the UK — 4,304 shown after filters.

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Compass Learning and Education

1:1 outreach, brought to the child

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Location on request· Ages 9–18· Contact provider
EOTAS providerEOTASEBSA / Emotionally Based School AvoidanceAutism / ASCOnlineHome-based

Why this matches

Supports 1 of 1 selected needs

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 1 day ago

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Access Education Network Ltd

Alternative provision that supports, enables and nurtures

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Chorley, Lancashire· Also online· Ages 5–25· Contact provider
Alternative provisionAutism / ASCPathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)ADHDOn-siteOnline

Why this matches

Supports 1 of 1 selected needs

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 1 day ago

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Education Boutique

A bridge back to belonging when even AP settings aren’t accessible.

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Bracknell, Berkshire· Ages 4–24· Contact provider
Tutoring serviceEOTASPermanently excluded studentsMedical needsOnlineHome-based

Why this matches

Supports 1 of 1 selected needs

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 1 day ago

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Creative Learners

Flexible online GCSE Photography and creative learning pathways

Provider confirmed
Online· Contact provider
Online provisionSEND (general)OnlineFlexible timetable

Availability last updated 24 days ago

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Cornerstone Learning CIC

Compassionate Child-led Learning Through Play

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Farnborough, Hampshire· Ages 3–7· Contact provider
Alternative provisionComplex needsAutism / ASCADHDOn-siteSmall group

Availability last updated 1 day ago

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Nelson's Art Tuition

GCSE Art and Photography for home ed students

Source-backed listing
Wincanton, Somerset· Also online· Ages 11–19· Contact provider
Tutoring serviceAutism / ASCAnxietyADHDOnlineCommunity-based

Availability last updated 1 day ago

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MW Impact

Helping young people build confidence, overcome barriers and achieve their potential.

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Rowley Regis, West Midlands· Ages 6–20· Contact provider
Mentoring provisionSEND (general)Autism / ASCADHDSchool-basedCommunity-based

Availability last updated 1 day ago

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Reintegr8

Alternative council approved provision

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Southend-on-Sea, Essex· Ages 4–19· Contact provider
Alternative provisionAutism / ASCADHDBehavioural needsOn-site

Availability last updated 1 day ago

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OpenSpace Waterlooville

A safe, inspiring space for every child to learn, grow, and belong.

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Waterlooville, Hampshire· Also online· Ages 5–25· Contact provider
Alternative provisionSEMHAutism / ASCADHDOn-siteOnline

Availability last updated 1 day ago

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Northway School

Community special school in Barnet

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London, Barnet· Ages 4–16· Contact provider
Special schoolAutism / ASCsensoryMental health difficultiesOn-site

Availability last updated 23 days ago

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Melrose School

Community special school in Merton

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Mitcham/ Raynes Park, Surrey· Ages 5–16· Contact provider
Special schoolSEMHAutism / ASCADHDOn-site

Availability last updated 23 days ago

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Tiverton School

Community special school in Coventry

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Coventry, West Midlands· Ages 3–11· Contact provider
Special schoolAutism / ASCSEND (general)sensoryOn-site

Availability last updated 23 days ago

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Reynalds Cross School

Community special school in Solihull

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Solihull, West Midlands· Ages 3–19· Contact provider
Special schoolsensoryMental health difficultiesOn-site

Availability last updated 23 days ago

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Linwood School

Community special school in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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Bournemouth, Dorset· Ages 2–19· Contact provider
Special schoolSEMHAutism / ASCSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 23 days ago

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Croft Community School

Community special school in County Durham

Source-backed listing
Stanley, County Durham· Ages 4–16· Contact provider
Special schoolAutism / ASCSEND (general)Speech and language needsOn-site

Availability last updated 23 days ago

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Related needs

SEND (general)Autism / ASCADHDSocial communication needsSensory needsSpeech and language needsComplex needsStudents with EHCPs

Frequently asked questions

What does "supports Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)" mean on this directory?
It means the provider has told us this is among the needs they have experience supporting. It is not an independent clinical assessment of their capability.
Can I combine this with a location search?
Yes — use search filters to add a location, age range, delivery format or qualification alongside this need, or browse Alternative Provision by location.
Does every listed provider specialise only in this need?
No. Many providers support several needs. Use the provider profile and your own due diligence to confirm fit for an individual learner.

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