West Sussex County Council
· Additional payments approx £1,000 pa. festival, uniform, birthday, 2-week holiday payment.
· Mileage rate 20p per mile higher than BHCC.
Independent foster Agency - Compass (largest placements provider) and Bluesky
· Average + £2808 for additional payments over the year
No comparative data available for East Sussex as they are currently updating their allowance scheme
WSCC |
B and H |
IFA |
Difference |
|
Increase from Level 1 to level 2 carer |
£130 |
£96 |
|
|
0-2/4 |
462 |
444
|
510 average |
BHCC £18 less than WSCC BHCC £66 less than IFA average |
3-4 |
462 |
451
|
510 average |
BHCC £11 less than WSCC BHCC £59 less than IFA average |
5-10 |
495 |
491
|
510 average |
BHCC £4 less than WSCC BHCC £19 less than IFA average |
11-15 |
524 |
537
|
650 average |
BHCC £13 more than WSCC BHCC £113 less than IFA average |
16-17 |
573 |
574
|
650 average |
BHCC £1 more than WSCC BHCC £76 more than IFA average |
Parent and Child |
1176 |
1114 |
1050 average |
BHCC £62 less than WSCC BHCC £64 more than IFA average |