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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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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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Pathways School

Other independent special school in Harrow

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Harrow, Harrow· Ages 11–19· Contact provider

Independent specialist schoolAutism / ASCComplex needsMental health difficultiesOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Haven Nook

Other independent special school in Kent

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Canterbury, Kent· Ages 11–18· Contact provider

Independent specialist schoolSEMHsensoryMental health difficultiesOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Lime Hills Academy

Free schools special in North Somerset

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Nailsea, North Somerset· Ages 5–16· Contact provider

Special academy / free schoolSEMHMental health difficultiesOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Elm Tree Primary Academy

Free schools special in Sandwell

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Wednesbury, Sandwell· Ages 4–11· Contact provider

Special academy / free schoolOn-site

Availability last updated 3 months ago

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ADO River Valley School

Other independent special school in Bexley

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Welling, Kent· Ages 14–19· Contact provider

Independent specialist schoolSEND (general)SEMHTraumaOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Serenity School Crawley

Other independent special school in West Sussex

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

Independent specialist schoolSEMHAutism / ASCADHDOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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JUS Education

Other independent special school in Sutton

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Wallington, Surrey· Ages 11–16· Contact provider

Independent specialist schoolMental health difficultiesreintegrationOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Aurora Fairway School

Other independent special school in Cambridgeshire

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St Ives, Cambridgeshire· Ages 11–16· Contact provider

Independent specialist schoolSEMHAutism / ASCAnxietyOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Willow Green CIO

Special post 16 institution in Warrington

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Warrington, Cheshire· Ages 16–25· Contact provider

Specialist post-16 institutionSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Bridge House School

Other independent special school in Stockport

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Stockport, Stockport· Ages 11–18· Contact provider

Independent specialist schoolOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Bettws Lifehouse

Other independent special school in Shropshire

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Shropshire, Shropshire· Ages 5–19· Contact provider

Independent specialist schoolSEMHAnxietyTraumaOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Compass Community School Mountfields Park

Other independent special school in Leicestershire

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Loughborough, Leicestershire· Ages 7–17· Contact provider

Independent specialist schoolOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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The Greens ENS

Other independent special school in Manchester

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Greater Manchester, Manchester· Ages 5–14· Contact provider

Independent specialist schoolSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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ALP Sittingbourne

Other independent special school in Kent

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Sittingbourne, Kent· Ages 7–19· Contact provider

Independent specialist schoolAutism / ASCSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Luxborough Court School

Other independent special school in Essex

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Essex, Essex· Ages 5–19· Contact provider

Independent specialist schoolSEND (general)Autism / ASCADHDOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Red Balloon Worthing Learner Centre

Other independent special school in West Sussex

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Worthing, West Sussex· Ages 11–18· Contact provider

Independent specialist schoolSEMHAutism / ASCAnxietyOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Chilton Bridge School

Other independent special school in Somerset

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Somerset, Somerset· Ages 6–19· Contact provider

Independent specialist schoolSEMHAutism / ASCADHDOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Tettenhall Wood School

Academy special converter in Wolverhampton

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Wolverhampton, West Midlands· Ages 4–19· Contact provider

Special academy / free schoolOn-site

Availability last updated 3 months ago

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Penn Hall School

Academy special converter in Wolverhampton

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Wolverhampton, West Midlands· Ages 3–19· Contact provider

Special academy / free schoolOn-site

Availability last updated 3 months ago

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Pure Innovations Trading As Pure College

Special post 16 institution in Stockport

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Stockport, Stockport· Ages 16–24· Contact provider

Specialist post-16 institutionOn-site

Availability last updated 5 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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