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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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The Hamlet School

Community special school in Tower Hamlets

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London, Tower Hamlets· Ages 2–11· Contact provider

Special schoolSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Belmont School

Other independent special school in Lancashire

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Rossendale, Lancashire· Ages 5–18· Contact provider

Independent specialist schoolSEND (general)SEMHAutism / ASCOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Chilworth House School

Other independent special school in Oxfordshire

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Oxford, Oxfordshire· Ages 5–12· Contact provider

Independent specialist schoolSEND (general)Autism / ASCADHDOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Rowan Gate Primary School - Four Sites

Community special school in North Northamptonshire

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Wellingborough, Northamptonshire· Ages 4–11· Contact provider

Special schoolSEMHSEND (general)Speech and language needsOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Denby Grange School

Other independent special school in Wakefield

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Wakefield, West Yorkshire· Ages 11–18· Contact provider

Independent specialist schoolOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Manor House School

Other independent special school in West Sussex

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Horsham, West Sussex· Ages 5–18· Contact provider

Independent specialist schoolSEND (general)SEMHAutism / ASCOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Red Rose School

Other independent special school in Lancashire

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Lytham St Annes, Lancashire· Ages 5–17· Contact provider

Independent specialist schoolSEND (general)DyslexiaOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Dryden School

Community special school in Gateshead

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Gateshead, Tyne and Wear· Ages 11–18· Contact provider

Special schoolSEMHAutism / ASCSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Athena School

Community special school in Lincolnshire

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Lincoln, Lincolnshire· Ages 11–16· Contact provider

Special schoolSEMHMental health difficultiesOn-site

Availability last updated 3 months ago

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Haywood Grove School

Community special school in Hertfordshire

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Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire· Ages 5–11· Contact provider

Special schoolSEMHSEND (general)sensoryOn-site

Availability last updated 3 months ago

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Holly House Special School

Community special school in Derbyshire

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Chesterfield, Derbyshire· Ages 7–14· Contact provider

Special schoolOn-site

Availability last updated 3 months ago

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Queenswood School

Other independent special school in Herefordshire, County of

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Herefordshire, Herefordshire, County of· Ages 11–19· Contact provider

Independent specialist schoolSEND (general)SEMHAutism / ASCOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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The Lioncare School

Other independent special school in Brighton and Hove

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Hove, East Sussex· Ages 6–16· Contact provider

Independent specialist schoolSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Browns School

Other independent special school in Bromley

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Orpington, Kent· Ages 11–18· Contact provider

Independent specialist schoolAutism / ASCADHDSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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The Old Priory School

Other independent special school in Kent

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Ramsgate, Kent· Ages 11–16· Contact provider

Independent specialist schoolSEND (general)Speech and language needsOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Cambian Somerset School

Other independent special school in Somerset

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Taunton, Somerset· Ages 10–18· Contact provider

Independent specialist schoolSEND (general)SEMHAutism / ASCOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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The Pace Centre

Other independent special school in Buckinghamshire

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Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire· Ages 3–16· Contact provider

Independent specialist schoolSEND (general)SEMHAutism / ASCOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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The Amicus School

Other independent special school in West Sussex

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Arundel, West Sussex· Ages 5–16· Contact provider

Independent specialist schoolSEMHSEND (general)TraumaOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Oakfield High School and College

Community special school in Wigan

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Wigan, Greater Manchester· Ages 11–19· Contact provider

Special schoolOn-site

Availability last updated 3 months ago

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Acorns School

Other independent special school in Stockport

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Stockport, Cheshire· Ages 5–17· Contact provider

Independent specialist schoolOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Related needs

SEND (general)Autism / ASC ADHD Social communication needs Sensory needs Speech and language needs Complex needs Students 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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