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The rewards
What we pay
Long Term Placement Fee: £1648
Payments to Carers: Initially £515
2 methods of progress: Experience / Qualification
Experience
After 2 years of a placement, increase by £25.00 per year to a maximum of £600 after 16 years. There schedule of payment would be:
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1 and 2 | £515 |
| 3 | £540 |
| 4 | £570 |
| 5 | £590 |
| 6 | £618 |
Qualifications
| Qualification | Fee |
|---|---|
| Foundation Degree Year 1 including NVQ | £618 |
| Full Foundation Degree | £721 |
| Professional Alternative Degree Level Qualification relevant to Child Care | £670 |
All fees would be upgraded annually in line with SACCS Fee Upgrades.
Other Payments
Retainer Fee: £25.00 per week (2 months after approval)
Training Fee: £50.00 to attend training courses
Mileage Fee: 30p per mile available for attendance at training/contact but not meetings about the child.
Introduction: Payment of £50 per night for each overnight
(chargeable to LA from an increased introduction fee of £1500 not £1000)
