To seek approval to make the following changes to the allowances that foster carers and others receive:
· to increase allowances in line with the NMA for fostering (including family & friends), Special Guardianship Orders and Child Arrangement Orders.
· Increase adoption allowance, respite, and day care rates to the revised basic pay element.
· Fostering Skills payments to be increased by the 6.88%.
· That any changes are implemented from or back dated to 1st April 2024
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/05/2024
Open/Exempt: Open;
Decision due: March 2024 by Strategic Director of Children and Young People's Services
Lead director: Strategic Director of Children and Young People's Services
Department: Children and Young People's Services
Contact: Amahwe. Joshua, Head of Finance - Children and Young People's Services Email: joshua.amahwe@rotherham.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Relevant Members, officers and stakeholders.