Tia Sohi Biography
Tia Sohi-Marlborough is the Founder and Director of SEND Solutions, a specialist
SEND consultancy dedicated to improving outcomes for children and young people
with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
‘My passion is helping families, schools, trusts and local authorities navigate the
complexities of SEND with confidence, clarity and a strong focus on positive
outcomes’.
Over the course of her career, she has worked across both operational and strategic
SEND/education services, supporting children, young people, families, educational
settings and local authorities. This breadth of experience gives her a unique
understanding of the challenges faced by all stakeholders and allows SEND
solutions to offer practical, balanced and legally compliant solutions.
The expertise includes:
Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments (EHCNAs)
Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
Annual Reviews
SEND Tribunal preparation and dispute resolution
Mainstream inclusion and graduated approaches
Complex case management
SEND quality assurance and compliance
Strategic SEND transformation and improvement programmes
Workforce development, training and coaching
Mediation and conflict resolution
SEND and inclusion training and development for Educational settings
Qualifications and Professional Background
Tia holds a range of academic and professional qualifications including:
BSc Psychology
MA in SEND and Inclusion
QTLS
PGCert in SEND and Inclusion
SENCO Qualification
Level 5 Mental Health in Adolescents
Level 3 Families Social Work
Level 3 Play Therapy
MSc Psychology Conversion
Doctorate in Alternative inclusive Practise
I have been recognised for my expertise within the SEND sector, including being a
Sector-Led Improvement Partner with the Department for Education, improving the
improvement and outcomes across educational systems. Throughout my career I
have supported strategic improvement programmes, safety valve, DSG recovery
plans, inspection readiness, service development, quality assurance frameworks and
statutory SEND processes within local authorities and education settings.
Why I Established SEND solutions
I founded SEND solutions because I recognised a growing gap between statutory
requirements and the practical support available to families, schools and
organisations. Too often, SEND processes can feel overwhelming, inaccessible and
difficult to navigate.
My aim was simple: to provide expert, affordable and person-centred SEND support
that empowers people to make informed decisions while ensuring children and
young people receive the support they need to thrive.
Having worked with some fantastic colleagues over the years, I have developed an
operational and strategic associate team to support whatever challenges individuals
are experiencing – without having to commission different agencies/platforms.