- Title
- The Impact of the National School Nutritional Programme for Enhanced Access to Education: A Case Study of Grade 3 Learners in King Sabata Dalindyebo, Eastern Cape Province
- Creator
- Ndamase, Zona
- Subject
- Nutritional programme
- Subject
- Access to education
- Subject
- Eastern Cape Province
- Date Issued
- 2024
- Date
- 2024
- Type
- Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier
- http://hdl.handle.net/11260/14083
- Identifier
- vital:79084
- Description
- This study comprehensively explores the impact of the NSNP on enhancing educational access for Grade 3 learners in the KSDM of the Eastern Cape Province. Utilising a qualitative research approach, the study assesses the effectiveness of the NSNP in improving attendance rates, academic performance, and overall access to education within a socio-economically disadvantaged context. Data was gathered through in-depth interviews and focused group discussions with key stakeholders, including teachers, parents and guardians, school principals, and school cooks. Their perspectives provided valuable insights into the program’s implementation and outcomes. The findings reveal several significant operational challenges, such as inconsistent food supply, delayed deliveries, and inadequate funding, which impede the program’s efficiency and effectiveness. Furthermore, the study underscores the critical importance of stakeholder collaboration and community involvement in ensuring the program’s sustainability and success. Recommendations include enhancing monitoring mechanisms, providing comprehensive training for school cooks, and fostering strong intersectoral partnerships to improve program delivery. Ultimately, this research contributes significantly to the broader discourse on school feeding programs, reaffirming their role as crucial interventions for enhancing educational outcomes and addressing food insecurity in marginalised communities. By highlighting these interconnections, the study emphasises the need for holistic approaches to address the intertwined challenges of education and nutrition in under-resourced settings.
- Description
- Degree: M. Public Administration
- Language
- English
- Rights
- Walter Sisulu University
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