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Butterfly Childcare Suffolk

Inspected 3 Jun 2026 · URN 2774733

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Summary

No overall grade in this framework

Louise Harris

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  • Framework verified

    Report card

  • Group verified

    The Butterfly Centre Limited

  • Inspection datesingle source

    3 Jun 2026

  • Inspectors verified

    Louise Harris

  • Postcode verified

    IP1 5NW

  • Name on report verified

    Butterfly Childcare Suffolk

  • URN verified

    2774733

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+50Positivemore positive than 21% of reports of this type

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Praisepositivetrusting relationshipsstrengthssecure
Criticismlimited

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  • Findings34w−33
  • Leadership233w+71
  • What needs to improve61w0

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Pages
5
Words of findings
328
shorter than usual (typical 1698)
Reading level
Hard
Flesch 43, typical 43
Average sentence
16 words
Next steps
2
typical 3
Hedged sentences
0%
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Findings 5%Leadership 32%What needs to improve 8%About the inspection 56%

Full report text

Butterfly Childcare Suffolk

Unique reference number (URN): 2774733 Address: Flying Horse Inn, 4 Waterford Road, Ipswich, IP1 5NW Type: Childcare on non-domestic premises Registered with Ofsted: 09/02/2024 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR Registered person: The Butterfly Centre Limited

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Through discussion, leaders are able to demonstrate how they are meeting the statutory requirements of the early years foundation stage. They explain that through regular observations of practice they are able to identify the setting's strengths. Leaders describe how staff build secure and trusting relationships with children and their families. This helps them to understand children's individual needs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and to plan for their interests. Leaders ensure younger children are assigned a key person to further foster positive relationships and promote their wellbeing. Leaders have implemented familiar routines to help children understand what is happening and when. They explain how they promote positive behaviour amongst children through good role modelling. In addition, leaders have introduced visual reminders and prompts to remind children of the club's rules and expectations. Leaders understand their role in

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

promoting children's understanding of their own personal safety. They explain how they use daily routines such as snack times and cooking activities to explore topics such as healthy eating and the importance of good hygiene.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Leaders implement regular discussions and meetings with staff. This helps leaders and staff to reflect on the provision they are offering and identify areas of development. For instance, they have plans to extend the adult-led craft activities in the outdoor area. Leaders place high priority on their staff wellbeing. Staff report that they feel supported in their roles.

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Compulsory Childcare Register requirements

This setting has met the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register.

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Register

When we check if settings meet the Compulsory Childcare Register requirements, they can have the following outcomes:

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Voluntary Childcare Register requirements

This setting has met the requirements of the voluntary part of Childcare Register.

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Register

When we check if settings meet the Voluntary Childcare Register requirements, they can have the following outcomes:

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Address:

Flying Horse Inn 4 Waterford Road Ipswich IP1 5NW

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Address:

Type: Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Address:

Registered person: The Butterfly Centre Limited

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Address:

Operating hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 15:00 - 18:00,Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 08:00 - 18:00

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About this inspection

The inspector spoke with leaders and staff during the inspection.

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About this inspection

We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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About this inspection

There were no early years children present and/or on roll at the time of this inspection. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with leaders and an inspection of the premises, equipment and any relevant documentation. When there are no early years children present, inspectors evaluate and grade only leadership and governance, as there is no reliable evidence from other evaluation areas through which to assess the impact on children. This data was available to the inspector at the time of the inspection.

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Exceptional

Practice is exceptional: of the highest standard nationally. Other settings can learn from it.

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Strong standard

The setting reaches a strong standard. Leaders are working above the standard expected of them.

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Expected standard

The setting is fulfilling the expected standard of education and/or care. This means they are following the standard set out in statutory and non ‑ statutory legislation and the professional standards expected of them.

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Needs attention

The expected standards are not met but leaders are likely able to make the necessary improvements.

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Urgent improvement

The setting needs to make urgent improvements to provide the expected standard of education and/or care.

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Urgent improvement

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Urgent improvement

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Urgent improvement

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Urgent improvement

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