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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.

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

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  • AP Academy (185)
  • Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) (169)

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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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Foyle EOTAS

EOTAS centre in Northern Ireland (ETI-inspected)

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Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland· Contact provider
EOTAS providerOn-site

Availability last updated 25 days ago

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Strathmore College

Special post 16 institution in Stoke-on-Trent

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Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent· Ages 16–25· Contact provider
Specialist post-16 institutionSEND (general)SEMHAutism / ASCOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Rugeley School

Other independent special school in Staffordshire

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Rugeley, Staffordshire· Ages 5–19· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolSEND (general)SEMHAutism / ASCOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Whitefield School

Academy special converter in Waltham Forest

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London, Waltham Forest· Ages 2–19· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Waterside School

Other independent special school in Doncaster

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Doncaster, Doncaster· Ages 11–17· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Swarthmore Education Centre

Special post 16 institution in Leeds

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Leeds, West Yorkshire· Ages 16–25· Contact provider
Specialist post-16 institutionSEND (general)AnxietyMental health difficultiesOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Newfriars College

Special post 16 institution in Staffordshire

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Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire· Ages 16–25· Contact provider
Specialist post-16 institutionSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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St Giles' Spencer Academy

Academy special converter in Derby

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Derby, Derbyshire· Ages 4–11· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolSEMHSEND (general)Speech and language needsOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Heywood Academy

Free schools special in Rochdale

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Rochdale, Greater Manchester· Ages 11–19· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Oscott Manor School

Academy special sponsor led in Birmingham

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Birmingham, West Midlands· Ages 11–19· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month 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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