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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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The Springboard Project

Free schools special in Oldham

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Oldham, Oldham· Ages 14–19· Contact provider

Special academy / free schoolSEMHAnxietyEBSA / Emotionally Based School AvoidanceOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Harbour School Dorset

Free schools special in Dorset

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Dorset, Dorset· Ages 10–19· Contact provider

Special academy / free schoolSEMHAutism / ASCAnxietyOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Ashgate Croft School

Academy special converter in Derbyshire

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Chesterfield, Derbyshire· Ages 4–19· Contact provider

Special academy / free schoolSEMHSEND (general)Speech and language needsOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Castle EAST School

Free schools special in Suffolk

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Bungay, Suffolk· Ages 9–16· Contact provider

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

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Bure Park Specialist Academy

Free schools special in Norfolk

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Great Yarmouth, Norfolk· Ages 5–16· Contact provider

Special academy / free schoolSEMHSEND (general)Mental health difficultiesOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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The Compass School

Free schools special in Havering

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Romford, Havering· Ages 7–16· Contact provider

Special academy / free schoolSEMHAutism / ASCAnxietyOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Sladewood Academy

Free schools special in Gloucestershire

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Stroud, Gloucestershire· Ages 4–11· Contact provider

Special academy / free schoolAutism / ASCSEND (general)TraumaOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Abbey Hill Academy & College

Academy special converter in Stoke-on-Trent

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Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire· Ages 3–19· Contact provider

Special academy / free schoolSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Millie College

Special post 16 institution in Dorset

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Holton Heath, Dorset· Ages 16–25· Contact provider

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

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Brookfields School

Academy special converter in West Berkshire

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Reading, Berkshire· Ages 3–19· Contact provider

Special academy / free schoolSEMHAutism / ASCADHDOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Addington School

Academy special converter in Wokingham

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Reading, Berkshire· Ages 3–19· Contact provider

Special academy / free schoolAutism / ASCsensoryComplex needsOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Avonside School

Other independent special school in Bristol, City of

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Bristol, Bristol, City of· Ages 13–19· Contact provider

Independent specialist schoolSEMHAutism / ASCSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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North Star 180�

Academy special sponsor led in Bath and North East Somerset

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Bath, Bath and North East Somerset· Ages 4–16· Contact provider

Special academy / free schoolOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Mary Elliot Academy

Academy special sponsor led in Walsall

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Walsall, Walsall· Ages 11–19· Contact provider

Special academy / free schoolAutism / ASCSEND (general)sensoryOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Kickstart Academy

Academy alternative provision sponsor led in Telford and Wrekin

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Telford, West Midlands· Ages 14–16· Contact provider

Alternative provision academy / free schoolSEMHEBSA / Emotionally Based School AvoidanceSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Mapledown School

Community special school in Barnet

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London, Barnet· Ages 11–19· Contact provider

Special schoolAutism / ASCSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Heathfield Special School

Community special school in Hampshire

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Fareham, Hampshire· Ages 3–11· Contact provider

Special schoolAutism / ASCSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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St Francis Special School

Community special school in Hampshire

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Fareham, Hampshire· Ages 2–19· Contact provider

Special schoolOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Newton Bridge Academy

Academy special converter in Lincolnshire

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Grantham, Lincolnshire· Ages 2–19· Contact provider

Special academy / free schoolSEND (general)sensoryComplex needsOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Easthorpe School

Other independent special school in Nottinghamshire

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Nottinghamshire, Nottinghamshire· Ages 7–18· Contact provider

Independent specialist schoolSEMHAutism / ASCADHDOn-site

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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