Increases in Allowances for Special Guardians 2025/26
October 2, 2025 Director of Children's Services (Officer) Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
...to align with Bexley foster carer rates, the allowances for special guardians will increase as shown in the provided table, effective September 1st, 2025, while remaining generally limited to two years and subject to a means test.
Full council record
Decision
To increase allowances for
special guardians as shown in the table to align with Bexley foster
carer rates with effect from 1st September 2025. The
allowances will continue to be generally limited to two years and
subject to application of a means test.
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 2 Oct 2025 |