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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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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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Petty Pool College

Special post 16 institution in Cheshire West and Chester

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Northwich, Cheshire· Ages 16–25· Contact provider

Specialist post-16 institutionAutism / ASCSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 6 months ago

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EdStart Schools Bolton

Other independent special school in Bolton

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Bolton, Bolton· Ages 11–16· Contact provider

Independent specialist schoolSEMHAutism / ASCADHDOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Finding Futures

Special post 16 institution in Bath and North East Somerset

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Radstock, Somerset· Ages 16–25· Contact provider

Specialist post-16 institutionSEND (general)Autism / ASCOn-site

Availability last updated 3 months ago

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Applebee Wood School

Academy special sponsor led in Lancashire

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Preston, Lancashire· Ages 4–16· Contact provider

Special academy / free schoolSEND (general)TraumaMental health difficultiesOn-site

Availability last updated 3 months ago

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Curly's Farm and School

Other independent special school in Kent

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Sheerness, Kent· Ages 5–20· Contact provider

Independent specialist schoolSEND (general)Speech and language needssensoryOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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The Apex Academy

Other independent special school in Northumberland

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East Hartford, Northumberland· Ages 11–16· Contact provider

Independent specialist schoolSEMHAutism / ASCSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Bramley Grange Academy

Academy special converter in Surrey

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Guildford, Surrey· Ages 10–19· Contact provider

Special academy / free schoolSEMHADHDSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 3 months ago

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Silver Birch School

Other independent special school in Lancashire

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Burnley, Lancashire· Ages 11–16· Contact provider

Independent specialist schoolSEMHAutism / ASCSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Walton Leigh School

Academy special converter in Surrey

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Walton-on-Thames, Surrey· Ages 11–19· Contact provider

Special academy / free schoolSEMHAutism / ASCSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 3 months ago

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Manor Mead School

Academy special converter in Surrey

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Shepperton, Surrey· Ages 2–11· Contact provider

Special academy / free schoolSEMHAutism / ASCSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 3 months ago

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High Trees

Other independent special school in Essex

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London, Essex· Ages 11–17· Contact provider

Independent specialist schoolSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Brighter Futures Specialist College Ltd

Special post 16 institution in Bexley

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London, Bexley· Ages 18–25· Contact provider

Specialist post-16 institutionSEND (general)Speech and language needssensoryOn-site

Availability last updated 6 months ago

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Birch Wood (Melton Area Special School)

Academy special converter in Leicestershire

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Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire· Ages 4–19· Contact provider

Special academy / free schoolSEND (general)sensoryMental health difficultiesOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Newark Orchard School

Academy special converter in Nottinghamshire

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Newark, Nottinghamshire· Ages 3–18· Contact provider

Special academy / free schoolSEND (general)TraumasensoryOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Azure College

Special post 16 institution in Northumberland

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Cramlington, Northumberland· Ages 16–24· Contact provider

Specialist post-16 institutionSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 6 months ago

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SALT COLLEGE

Special post 16 institution in Kent

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Herne Bay, Kent· Ages 16–24· Contact provider

Specialist post-16 institutionSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 4 months ago

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William Henry Smith Specialist College

Special post 16 institution in Calderdale

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Elland, Calderdale· Ages 16–25· Contact provider

Specialist post-16 institutionSEMHSEND (general)TraumaOn-site

Availability last updated 4 months ago

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River Valley

Other independent special school in Rotherham

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England, England· Ages 6–18· Contact provider

Independent specialist schoolSEMHAutism / ASCADHD

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Carew Academy

Free schools special in Sutton

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Wallington, Sutton· Ages 5–18· Contact provider

Special academy / free schoolOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Fix-It (UK) Ltd

Special post 16 institution in Wigan

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England, England· Ages 16–24· Contact provider

Specialist post-16 institutionSEND (general)SEMHMental health difficulties

Availability last updated 1 month 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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