Solebay Academy Council consists of elected parents and the Principal who act as a communication link between other parents, the school and the Paradigm board. We represent first and foremost the parents at Solebay and through regular contact with Janet and other teachers at the school.
We aim to provide a channel through which parents can express whatever concerns or questions they might have regarding all aspects of school life. Our aim is to help address and resolve as many of those concerns as possible, and to that end we meet regularly as a group, and also host Academy Council meetings once every half term to which all parents are invited. Minutes from each meeting can be viewed on this website, so that parents can see what issues have been discussed and what action is being taken.
Academy Council Members
Melissa Hayman
I currently have one child attending Solebay Primary (Year 2) but have been a parent at the school since its opening. I have lived in East London since birth.
I am Chief Operations Officer/Board Director of a company that specialises in the UK and European energy sector.
Becky Thomas
I am a parent to a boy who started at Solebay Primary in 2022 and is now in Year 1.
I currently work in the local area working across six GP surgeries to improve health outcomes working with local stakeholders, community and patients. I am easy going, family oriented and happy to try and represent all parents/carers.
Epru (April) Polat
Hello my name is April, I am happy to be part of this close community, and also a new member of the school council academy. I have my son who is in Year 1 at Solebay Academy, also my daughter used to attend this school for many years. I look forward to meeting any new parents in the next academy council meeting.