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

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4,304 providers match your search

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The Beacon Folkestone

Foundation special school in Kent

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Folkestone, Kent· Ages 3–19· Contact provider
Special schoolAutism / ASCSEND (general)Speech and language needsOn-site

Availability last updated 3 months ago

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Rowhill School

Foundation special school in Kent

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Longfield, Kent· Ages 5–16· Contact provider
Special schoolSEMHAutism / ASCSpeech and language needsOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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The Orchard School

Foundation special school in Kent

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Canterbury, Kent· Ages 7–16· Contact provider
Special schoolSEMHSEND (general)Speech and language needsOn-site

Availability last updated 3 months ago

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Portal House School

Community special school in Kent

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Dover, Kent· Ages 11–16· Contact provider
Special schoolSEMHSEND (general)Mental health difficultiesOn-site

Availability last updated 3 months ago

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Rossendale School

Other independent special school in Lancashire

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Bury, Lancashire· Ages 7–19· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolSEND (general)SEMHAutism / ASCOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Crookhey Hall School

Other independent special school in Lancashire

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Lancashire, Lancashire· Ages 10–17· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolSEND (general)SEMHAutism / ASCOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Waterloo Lodge

Other independent special school in Lancashire

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Lancashire, Lancashire· Ages 9–18· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolSEND (general)Autism / ASCsensoryOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Moorbrook School

Community special school in Lancashire

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Preston, Lancashire· Ages 11–16· Contact provider
Special schoolSEMHSEND (general)Mental health difficultiesOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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The Grange Therapeutic School

Other independent special school in Leicestershire

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Oakham, Leicestershire· Ages 8–18· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolSEND (general)SEMHAutism / ASCOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Ashmount School

Community special school in Leicestershire

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Loughborough, Leicestershire· Ages 4–19· Contact provider
Special schoolsensoryComplex needsOn-site

Availability last updated 3 months ago

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Kisimul School

Other independent special school in Lincolnshire

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Lincoln, Lincolnshire· Ages 8–19· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolSEND (general)Autism / ASCComplex needsOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Aurora Eccles School

Other independent special school in Norfolk

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Norwich, Norfolk· Ages 11–19· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolSEND (general)Autism / ASCSEMHOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Sheridan House School

Other independent special school in Norfolk

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Thetford, Norfolk· Ages 7–16· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolSEND (general)SEMHAutism / ASCOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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All Saints School

Other independent special school in Norfolk

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Norwich, Norfolk· Ages 6–16· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolSEMHSEND (general)sensoryOn-site

Availability last updated 2 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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