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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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Types of provision

  • 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

Searching the live catalogue of 4,324 Alternative Provision providers across the UK — 4,304 shown after filters.

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King Edwin School

Other independent special school in Stockton-on-Tees

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Stockton-on-Tees, Stockton-on-Tees· Ages 6–18· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Chase House School

Other independent special school in Walsall

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Potters Bar, Walsall· Ages 7–16· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolSEMHAutism / ASCSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Avon Park School

Other independent special school in Warwickshire

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Rugby, Warwickshire· Ages 6–16· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolSEND (general)Autism / ASCADHDOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Woodlands

Other independent special school in Lancashire

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Rossendale, Lancashire· Ages 6–14· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolSEMHSEND (general)TraumaOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Discovery Academy

Academy special sponsor led in Warwickshire

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Nuneaton, Warwickshire· Ages 9–19· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolSEMHAutism / ASCsensoryOn-site

Availability last updated 3 months ago

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Woodfield School

Academy special converter in Brent

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London, Brent· Ages 11–19· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolAutism / ASCSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 3 months ago

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Arc School Ansley

Other independent special school in Warwickshire

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Nuneaton, Warwickshire· Ages 11–17· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolSEND (general)SEMHAutism / ASCOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Hardwick House School

Other independent special school in Leicestershire

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Leicestershire, Leicestershire· Ages 7–19· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolSEND (general)Autism / ASCAnxietyOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Castlewood School

Academy special sponsor led in Solihull

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Birmingham, West Midlands· Ages 4–16· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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The Green Room School

Other independent special school in Windsor and Maidenhead

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Windsor, Berkshire· Ages 11–25· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolAutism / ASCEBSA / Emotionally Based School AvoidanceSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Percy Hedley Hedleys College

Special post 16 institution in North Tyneside

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Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Tyneside· Ages 16–25· Contact provider
Specialist post-16 institutionSEND (general)Speech and language needsOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Ambitious College

Special post 16 institution in Haringey

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London, Haringey· Ages 16–25· Contact provider
Specialist post-16 institutionSEND (general)Autism / ASCADHDOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Pinewood School

Academy special converter in Hertfordshire

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Ware, Hertfordshire· Ages 11–16· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolAutism / ASCSEND (general)Speech and language needsOn-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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