Minutes:
The Panel considered a presentation delivered by Stephen Tracey, Corporate Equality and Strategy Manager which outlined the costs of placements for Looked After Children.
Members commented on the differences in the costs of the various placement types. The Strategic Manager for Looked After and Permanence informed the Panel that friends and family carers are paid a professional fee on reaching Level 3 and they are offered the opportunity to progress to that level.
The Strategic Manager for Looked After and Permanence also stated that the costs for IFA placements include on costs, whereas these are not included in the in house placement costs.