Early years · Childcare Register letter
Turpentyne LTDOfsted inspection, 5 Oct 2026
Ofsted inspected Turpentyne LTD on 5 Oct 2026. Ofsted published the report on 21 Oct 2026. Source: Ofsted (Open Government Licence v3).
Summary
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- Inspection datesingle source
5 Oct 2026
- Postcode verified
NE26 2TE
- URN verified
2723691
Deep dive
What this report says
In plain English
positiveThe setting was found to be meeting all the requirements for registration on the Childcare Register.
Ofsted inspected the sessional day care provision on 5 October 2026. The inspector confirmed that the provider was complying with all of the requirements for registration on the Childcare Register at the time of the visit. The letter does not describe the quality of care or the experiences of children in detail. It reminds the provider to keep meeting the registration requirements.
Going well
- Complying with all requirements for registration on the Childcare Register at the time of inspection
What parents should know
- This report confirms the setting met registration requirements but does not describe how children are cared for or taught.
- Parents wanting more detail on care quality may wish to ask the setting directly or look for a full inspection report.
What other providers can learn
- Keep meeting the registration requirements in the Early years and childcare registration handbook, as they must be met to stay registered.
- Check the handbook's Annex C regularly so compliance is maintained between inspections.
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No standout praise found.
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No strong criticism found.
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- 1
- Words of findings
- 132
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- Reading level
- Hard
- Flesch 33, typical 30
- Average sentence
- 22 words
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- Hedged sentences
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Full report text
Store Street Manchester M1 2WD Tel: 0300 123 1231 Email: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk Web: www.gov.uk/ofsted
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Turpentyne LTD 236 Whitley Road First Floor Whitley Bay Tyne and Wear NE26 2TE
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The Childcare Register: inspection outcome - compliant
I inspected your childcare provision on 5 October 2026.
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The Childcare Register: inspection outcome - compliant
At the time of the visit I confirmed that you were complying with all of the requirements for registration on the Childcare Register.
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The Childcare Register: inspection outcome - compliant
Please read carefully the registration requirements for the Childcare Register which are described in Annex C of The early years and childcare registration handbook, which you can find on our website at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-registered-early-years-or- childcare-provider-in-england as you must continue to meet these requirements in order to remain registered on the Childcare Register.
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The Childcare Register: inspection outcome - compliant
If you have any questions please contact us on 0300 123 1231 quoting the reference number at the top of this letter.
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