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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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4,304 providers match your search

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Medway Green School

Other independent special school in Kent

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Kent, Kent· Ages 5–16· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolSEND (general)SEMHAutism / ASCOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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South Lakes Academy

Other independent special school in Westmorland and Furness

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Kendal, Cumbria· Ages 11–25· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Clervaux Garden School

Other independent special school in North Yorkshire

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North Yorkshire, North Yorkshire· Ages 10–19· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Mill School - Bury

Other independent special school in Bury

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

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Q+ Queensmill College

Special post 16 institution in Hammersmith and Fulham

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London, Hammersmith and Fulham· Ages 16–25· Contact provider
Specialist post-16 institutionOn-site

Availability last updated 6 months ago

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Valley College

Special post 16 institution in Lancashire

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Rossendale, Lancashire· Ages 19–25· Contact provider
Specialist post-16 institutionSEND (general)Autism / ASCSpeech and language needsOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Nurture Learning

Other independent special school in Worcestershire

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Worcestershire, Worcestershire· Ages 5–17· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Belong School Devon

Other independent special school in Devon

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Exeter, Devon· Ages 11–17· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolSEND (general)SEMHTraumaOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Ivy House School

Academy special converter in Derby

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Derby, Derbyshire· Ages 2–19· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolSEND (general)sensoryOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Battledown School

Academy special converter in Gloucestershire

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Cheltenham, Gloucestershire· Ages 2–11· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolOn-site

Availability last updated 3 months ago

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Belmont School

Academy special converter in Gloucestershire

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Cheltenham, Gloucestershire· Ages 4–16· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolAutism / ASCSEND (general)TraumaOn-site

Availability last updated 3 months ago

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Phoenix Autism Trust

Special post 16 institution in Tower Hamlets

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London, Tower Hamlets· Ages 16–25· Contact provider
Specialist post-16 institutionSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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YMCA West Kent

Special post 16 institution in Kent

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Tonbridge, Kent· Ages 16–19· Contact provider
Specialist post-16 institutionSEND (general)Mental health difficultiesOn-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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