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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

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

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Kisharon School

Free schools special in Barnet

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London, Barnet· Ages 4–19· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolSEND (general)Autism / ASCComplex needsOn-site

Availability last updated 3 months ago

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Purple Oaks Academy

Free schools special in West Northamptonshire

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Northampton, Northamptonshire· Ages 3–18· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolSEND (general)Mental health difficultiesOn-site

Availability last updated 3 months ago

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Quest Academy

Free schools special in Warwickshire

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Rugby, Warwickshire· Ages 7–19· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolSEMHAutism / ASCTraumaOn-site

Availability last updated 3 months ago

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The Wherry School

Free schools special in Norfolk

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Norwich, Norfolk· Ages 4–19· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolAutism / ASCAnxietySEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 3 months ago

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Brookways School

Other independent special school in Sutton

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Sutton, Sutton· Ages 7–17· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolSEND (general)SEMHAutism / ASCOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Royal Mencap Society

Special post 16 institution in Islington

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London, Islington· Ages 16–99· Contact provider
Specialist post-16 institutionSEND (general)Autism / ASCOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Bemix

Special post 16 institution in Kent

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Canterbury, Kent· Ages 16–24· Contact provider
Specialist post-16 institutionSEND (general)Autism / ASCOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Pivot Academy

Other independent special school in Kirklees

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Huddersfield, West Yorkshire· Ages 5–18· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolSEMHAutism / ASCAnxietyOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Newbridge School

Academy special converter in Redbridge

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Romford, Essex· Ages 2–19· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolOn-site

Availability last updated 3 months ago

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Beckfoot Phoenix

Academy special converter in Bradford

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Keighley, West Yorkshire· Ages 2–11· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolAutism / ASCSEND (general)Speech and language needsOn-site

Availability last updated 3 months ago

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Southview School

Academy special sponsor led in Essex

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Witham, Essex· Ages 3–19· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolOn-site

Availability last updated 3 months ago

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Embleton View

Other independent special school in Darlington

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Darlington, Darlington· Ages 5–18· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Kingsbrook School

Other independent special school in Norfolk

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Norfolk, Norfolk· Ages 11–18· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolSEMHAutism / ASCADHDOn-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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