Issue details

Increase in Government National Minimum fostering allowance rate and impact on to RMBC rates.

1. That the skills payments and maintenance allowances are increased in line with the NMA rates per age band for 2023/24.

2. That Foster Carer Skills payments are increased in line with the NMA uplift of 12.43% in-line with the Cabinet’s approval October 2022.

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 16/08/2023

Open/Exempt: Open;

Decision due: 15 March 2023 by Strategic Director of Children and Young People's Services

Lead director: Strategic Director of Children and Young People's Services

Department: Assistant Chief Executive's Department

Contact: Monica Green Email: monica.green@rotherham.gov.uk.