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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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  • 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

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Magdalen Court School

Other independent special school in Devon

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Exeter, Devon· Ages 5–18· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolSEMHAutism / ASCADHDOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Pathfield School

Foundation special school in Devon

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Barnstaple, Devon· Ages 3–19· Contact provider
Special schoolAutism / ASCAnxietySEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 3 months ago

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Mayfield School

Community special school in Torbay

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Torquay, Devon· Ages 2–19· Contact provider
Special schoolSEMHSEND (general)Mental health difficultiesOn-site

Availability last updated 3 months ago

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Winchelsea School

Community special school in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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Poole, Dorset· Ages 4–19· Contact provider
Special schoolAutism / ASCSEND (general)Mental health difficultiesOn-site

Availability last updated 3 months ago

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Yewstock School

Community special school in Dorset

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Sturminster Newton, Dorset· Ages 2–19· Contact provider
Special schoolOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Elemore Hall School

Community special school in County Durham

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Durham, County Durham· Ages 11–16· Contact provider
Special schoolSEMHADHDSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 3 months ago

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Northease Manor School

Other independent special school in East Sussex

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Lewes, East Sussex· Ages 7–19· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolSEMHAutism / ASCADHDOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Doucecroft School

Other independent special school in Essex

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Colchester, Essex· Ages 3–19· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolSEND (general)Autism / ASCComplex needsOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Shorefields School

Community special school in Essex

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Clacton-on-Sea, Essex· Ages 3–19· Contact provider
Special schoolAutism / ASCSEND (general)Speech and language needsOn-site

Availability last updated 3 months ago

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Cotswold Chine School

Other independent special school in Gloucestershire

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Stroud, Gloucestershire· Ages 7–19· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Hartmore School

Other independent special school in Gloucestershire

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Gloucester, Gloucestershire· Ages 7–18· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolSEMHAutism / ASCADHDOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Bettridge School

Community special school in Gloucestershire

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Cheltenham, Gloucestershire· Ages 2–19· Contact provider
Special schoolOn-site

Availability last updated 3 months 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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