Head teacher’s challenges of implementing school feeding programme in basic schools at Upper Denkyira East municipal of the Central Region

Abstract

The study was conducted to investigate the challenges head teachers face in implementing the school feeding programme in basic schools in the Upper Denkyira East Municipal of the Central Region. The objectives of the study were to find out how heads apply the practices involved in the implementation of school feeding programmes, examine the challenges head teachers face in the implementation of the school feeding and to establish strategies to manage the challenges of the implementing of school feeding programme. A case study design was adopted for the study. The target population for this study consisted of head teachers and their assistants in public basic schools in the Upper Denkyira East Municipality. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis. The study revealed that head teachers went to the kitchen to monitor the work of the caterers and also ensured that there were adequate food to be prepared for students. Inadequate money paid to caterers and delays in the payment of caterers were some of the challenges of implementing the school feeding programme. Having a sustainable source of funding for the programme and increased collaboration and partnerships with individuals were some of the strategies to manage the challenges. It is recommended based on the findings that the ministry of education should collaborate with the local government service and private partners in order to supervise the programme properly for improved performance.