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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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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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Pear Tree School

Other independent special school in Darlington

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Darlington, County Durham· Ages 8–18· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolSEND (general)TraumaOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Arnfield Independent School

Other independent special school in Derbyshire

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Glossop, Derbyshire· Ages 11–17· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolSEND (general)Complex needsOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Sketchley School

Other independent special school in Leicestershire

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

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Hestia School

Other independent special school in North Lincolnshire

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Brigg, North Lincolnshire· Ages 12–19· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Broadlands Hall

Other independent special school in Suffolk

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Haverhill, Suffolk· Ages 9–20· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolAutism / ASCSEND (general)Speech and language needsOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Mortimer House School

Other independent special school in Staffordshire

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Staffordshire, Staffordshire· Ages 11–18· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Stonegate School

Other independent special school in North Yorkshire

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Lancashire, North Yorkshire· Ages 11–18· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolSEMHAutism / ASCMental health difficultiesOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Hope House School

Other independent special school in Nottinghamshire

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Nottinghamshire, Nottinghamshire· Ages 5–19· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolSEMHAutism / ASCADHDOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Taliesin Education Ltd

Other independent special school in Cornwall

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Cornwall, Cornwall· Ages 7–16· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolSEMHAutism / ASCADHDOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Kirby Moor School

Other independent special school in Cumberland

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Brampton, Cumbria· Ages 7–18· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolSEMHAutism / ASCSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Unsted Park School

Other independent special school in Surrey

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Godalming, Surrey· Ages 7–20· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolSEND (general)SEMHAutism / ASCOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Cambian Hartlepool School

Other independent special school in Hartlepool

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Hartlepool, Hartlepool· Ages 10–18· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolSEND (general)SEMHAutism / ASCOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Options Higford

Other independent special school in Shropshire

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Shifnal, Shropshire· Ages 5–19· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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The Island Project School

Other independent special school in Solihull

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Solihull, Solihull· Ages 5–19· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolSEND (general)Autism / ASCOn-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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