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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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Types of provision

  • 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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New Directions

Pupil referral unit in Newham

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London, Newham· Ages 14–16· Contact provider
Pupil referral unit (PRU)SEND (general)TraumaSpeech and language needsOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Maple Medical PRU

Pupil referral unit in Doncaster

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Doncaster, South Yorkshire· Ages 5–16· Contact provider
Pupil referral unit (PRU)On-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Derby Pride Academy

Free schools alternative provision in Derby

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Derby, Derbyshire· Ages 11–16· Contact provider
Alternative provision academy / free schoolSEND (general)Mental health difficultiesexclusion-riskOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Harmonize Academy AP Free School

Free schools alternative provision in Liverpool

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Liverpool, Liverpool· Ages 12–16· Contact provider
Alternative provision academy / free schoolSEND (general)Mental health difficultiesOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Links Academy

Academy alternative provision converter in Hertfordshire

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St Albans, Hertfordshire· Ages 11–16· Contact provider
Alternative provision academy / free schoolMental health difficultiesOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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The Quay School

Academy alternative provision converter in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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Poole, Dorset· Ages 5–18· Contact provider
Alternative provision academy / free schoolAutism / ASCSEND (general)Mental health difficultiesOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Continu Plus Academy

Free schools alternative provision in Worcestershire

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Kidderminster, Worcestershire· Ages 11–17· Contact provider
Alternative provision academy / free schoolSEMHAutism / ASCAnxietyOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Abbey View

Free schools alternative provision in Gloucestershire

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Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire· Ages 11–18· Contact provider
Alternative provision academy / free schoolSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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UET Pathfinder Academy

Academy alternative provision converter in Norfolk

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Norwich, Norfolk· Ages 5–16· Contact provider
Alternative provision academy / free schoolSEND (general)Speech and language needsmedicalOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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The Aspire Academy

Free schools alternative provision in Worcestershire

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Worcester, Worcestershire· Ages 11–16· Contact provider
Alternative provision academy / free schoolSEND (general)TraumaMental health difficultiesOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Victory Park Academy

Academy alternative provision sponsor led in Southend-on-Sea

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Southend-On-Sea, Essex· Ages 5–16· Contact provider
Alternative provision academy / free schoolSEMHAutism / ASCADHDOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Horizons Academy Bexley

Academy alternative provision converter in Bexley

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Abbey Wood, Bexley· Ages 5–16· Contact provider
Alternative provision academy / free schoolSEMHSEND (general)TraumaOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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The Limes College

Academy alternative provision converter in Sutton

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Sutton, Surrey· Ages 5–16· Contact provider
Alternative provision academy / free schoolOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Esteem North Academy

Academy alternative provision converter in Derbyshire

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Chesterfield, Derbyshire· Ages 5–16· Contact provider
Alternative provision academy / free schoolSEMHAnxietySEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Stansfield Academy

Academy alternative provision sponsor led in Devon

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Exeter, Devon· Ages 4–16· Contact provider
Alternative provision academy / free schoolSEMHAutism / ASCSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Links Hatfield Academy

Academy alternative provision sponsor led in Hertfordshire

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Hatfield, Hertfordshire· Ages 11–16· Contact provider
Alternative provision academy / free schoolMental health difficultiesOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month 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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