Abstract:
This study focused on Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP), which was conceptualized to
provide pupils at the public basic schools with one hot nutritious meal per day. The objectives of
GSFP included reduction of hunger and malnutrition, increase school enrolment, attendance and
retention among others. The study therefore seeks to assess the “Effects of school feeding
programme on school enrolment, attendance and academic performance of the pupils in the basic
Schools”. The study adopted qualitative research design to explore the perceptions of people about
the Ghana School Feeding Programme and its impact on school enrolment, attendance, retention
and academic performance of Basic school children. The study also explored some of the
challenges encountered in the implementation of the SFP in Ghana. The researcher used a
purposive sampling technique to select 5 basic schools which were used the study. Data was
collected through a semi- structured questionnaire with purposive sampling to select 14
respondents which will include; Circuit supervisors, parents, teachers and caterers as respondents.
The key findings revealed that, there has been a significant increase in enrolment of beneficiary
schools. Pupils are motivated to stay in school, and as a result, there has been an improvement in
the performance. The beneficiary schools of GSFP are not without challenges since the study
revealed that there is lack of commitment from key actors in the implementation of the programme.
The study recommends that, since the majority of the respondents are aware of the existence of
the GSFP, they should be educated on its implementation to improve on the performance of the
programme. Also the provision of the one hot nutritious meal should be supplemented with some
snacks in other to make the GSFP better. Efforts should be made by government to increase
monitoring of the programme for it to realize it purpose effectively.
Description:
A Dissertation to the Department of Educational Leadership, Faculty of Education and
Communication Sciences, submitted to the School of Graduate Studies, University of
Education, Winneba, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for award of the Master of
Arts (Educational Leadership) degree
DECEMBER, 2020