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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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  • Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) (169)

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4,304 providers match your search

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St Andrew's School

Other independent special school in Norfolk

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Cromer, Norfolk· Ages 6–16· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolAutism / ASCSEND (general)Mental health difficultiesOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Hall School

Foundation special school in Norfolk

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Norwich, Norfolk· Ages 3–19· Contact provider
Special schoolAutism / ASCsensoryOn-site

Availability last updated 3 months ago

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Welburn Hall School

Community special school in North Yorkshire

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York, North Yorkshire· Ages 8–19· Contact provider
Special schoolAutism / ASCSEND (general)sensoryOn-site

Availability last updated 3 months ago

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The Dales School

Community special school in North Yorkshire

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Northallerton, North Yorkshire· Ages 2–19· Contact provider
Special schoolOn-site

Availability last updated 3 months ago

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Springhead School

Community special school in North Yorkshire

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Scarborough, North Yorkshire· Ages 2–19· Contact provider
Special schoolSEMHAutism / ASCSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 3 months ago

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Henshaws College

Special post 16 institution in North Yorkshire

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Harrogate, North Yorkshire· Ages 16–25· Contact provider
Specialist post-16 institutionSEND (general)Autism / ASCsensoryOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Brooklands School

Community special school in North Yorkshire

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Skipton, North Yorkshire· Ages 4–19· Contact provider
Special schoolSEMHSEND (general)sensoryOn-site

Availability last updated 3 months ago

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Cambian Potterspury Lodge School

Other independent special school in West Northamptonshire

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West Northamptonshire, West Northamptonshire· Ages 8–18· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolSEMHAutism / ASCEBSA / Emotionally Based School AvoidanceOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Overstone Park School

Other independent special school in West Northamptonshire

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West Northamptonshire, West Northamptonshire· Ages 2–18· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolMental health difficultiesOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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The Dales School

Community special school in Northumberland

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Blyth, Northumberland· Ages 4–11· Contact provider
Special schoolSEND (general)Speech and language needsMental health difficultiesOn-site

Availability last updated 3 months ago

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St Giles School

Community special school in Nottinghamshire

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Retford, Nottinghamshire· Ages 3–18· Contact provider
Special schoolOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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The Unicorn School

Other independent special school in Oxfordshire

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Abingdon, Oxfordshire· Ages 6–19· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolSEND (general)Speech and language needsDyslexiaOn-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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