You do not have permission to access this page Please try another page or contact us for further information The County Council has paid tribute to a Northumberland school rated ‘Outstanding’ in all areas in its recent Ofsted report.   Young People and Education at Northumberland County Council shared “ This is a wonderful achievement for everyone at Holywell and recognises the hard work I couldn't be more pleased for them all.”   involving two inspectors from Ofsted as well as one HMI and the result is a glowing report showcasing the outstanding work in all areas of the school.  describes the high-quality provision at the school and praises the school’s curriculum It states that “The school’s ambitious curriculum gives all pupils many rich opportunities to develop new knowledge” and that “Pupils are safe and happy at this school” They also comment on the “exemplary” behaviour of the pupils in and around the school especially their knowledge and following of the school’s core values The inspectors also noted “the school has a well-planned programme to develop pupils as future citizens”.  The inspection team recognised the importance Holywell Village First School places on inclusivity The report recognises that the school supports pupils with Special Needs “very well” ensuring “that pupils with SEND experience a broad balanced and ambitious curriculum alongside their peers” Ofsted confirmed the arrangements for Safeguarding are effective Inspectors “considered the extent to which the school has created an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts pupils’ interests first”.  said “I am exceptionally proud of our pupils and staff Holywell Village First School aims to give every child the best possible education and the report highlights this and much more Our pupils embody the school’s values of being ‘respectful’ ‘ready to learn’ and ‘thoughtful caring and kind’ and inspectors noted this when they visited Throughout the report praise is given to the pupils and quite rightly as they are the ones who make this school such a wonderful place to learn and work The report also recognises the quality of the leadership without which the outstanding gradings would not have been possible.”   © Northumberland County Council A former village pub near Wellington is being given a new lease of life The Holywell Inn at Holywell Lake is reopening tomorrow (Thursday) as The Holywell Inn Antiques and Licenced Tearooms The premises are now owned by Nicky and John Pope – originally from Wiveliscombe – who have returned “home” after living in Hampshire for a few years The couple say: “We have a range of antiques from China we have tried to stock as much local produce as we can and will have many delicious cakes 9.30am-4.30pm and on the first Sunday of the month “We look forward to welcoming all old and new customers.” Δdocument.getElementById("ak_js_1").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()); If you have a story or enquiry please contact us: A FORMER Holywell Lake pub has been given a new lease of life as the passion project of its new owners who have transformed the venue into an antiques stop. The Holywell Inn Antiques and Licensed Tearooms was opened by owners John and Nicky Pope recently (Thursday, April 10), after the couple purchased the property in November of last year. Originally from Wiveliscombe, the two have chosen to return “home” having spent nearly a decade together in Hampshire. Nicky said: “I loved where we lived, but it wasn’t home. I wanted to come home again.” The couple grew up together, but it wasn’t until more than 34 years later that the two would reunite, to begin a life together in the south of England. It was there that Nicky and John established a passion for antiques, which they now hope to share with locals in their home county. With a background in catering on Nicky’s part, and a knowledge of silver service from John’s time in the Army, the two have decided to combine their love for the pre-loved with tea and cake. John said: “We just thought, we want it all under one roof, in a place where we can meet and interact with people. Nicky added: “Down this way, people are so much more friendly. If you go into a shop or walk down the street, people say hello.” The couple insist on serving almost exclusively local produce and offer a range of fresh bakes and Somerset brews (both alcoholic and non), which can be enjoyed while sat amongst their eclectic collection of antique furniture and nick knacks. 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