Course Details

Designing and Implementing School Feeding Programs Training Course

INTRODUCTION

This comprehensive training course offers essential knowledge and practical skills for developing, managing, and evaluating effective school feeding programs. Recognizing the profound impact these programs have on children's health, nutrition, education, and overall well-being, this course emphasizes best practices for sustainable and impactful initiatives. Participants will gain a deep understanding of program design principles, operational complexities, monitoring strategies, and collaborative approaches to ensure school feeding programs achieve their full potential. This course is ideal for policymakers, program managers, educators, public health professionals, and development practitioners committed to enhancing child development through effective nutrition interventions.

DURATION

5 days

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is specifically designed for professionals involved in education, public health, nutrition, and development, including:

• Government officials and policymakers from ministries of education, health, and social welfare.
• Program managers and staff from international development organizations, NGOs, and community-based organizations.
• School administrators, teachers, and parent-teacher association representatives.
• Nutritionists, public health specialists, and food security experts.
• Researchers and academics interested in child development, education, and food systems.

OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the diverse benefits and challenges of school feeding programs globally and locally.
• Design context-specific school feeding programs that align with national policies and international standards.
• Develop robust operational plans for efficient procurement, storage, and meal preparation.
• Implement effective monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess program impact and identify areas for improvement.
• Foster sustainable partnerships with various stakeholders to ensure program longevity and success.

MODULES

Module 1: Foundations of School Feeding Programs

• Explore the global landscape and history of school feeding initiatives.
• Understand the multi-sectoral benefits of school feeding on health, education, and local economies.
• Discuss different types of school feeding models, including home-grown school feeding.
• Analyze the key policy frameworks and international guidelines for school feeding.
• Examine common challenges and lessons learned from past school feeding programs.

Module 2: Program Design and Planning for Impact

• Define clear objectives and expected outcomes for school feeding programs.
• Conduct comprehensive needs assessments to inform program design and targeting.
• Develop a detailed program theory of change to illustrate causal pathways.
• Design a menu that meets nutritional requirements and considers local food availability.
• Plan for cost-effectiveness and financial sustainability of the program.

Module 3: Procurement, Logistics, and Food Safety

• Establish efficient procurement systems for food and supplies.
• Develop robust logistics plans for transportation, storage, and distribution.
• Implement strict food safety and hygiene protocols throughout the supply chain.
• Address waste management and environmental considerations in food operations.
• Explore opportunities for local sourcing and engaging smallholder farmers.

Module 4: Meal Preparation and Delivery Systems

• Design practical kitchen facilities and appropriate equipment for schools.
• Develop standardized recipes and portion control guidelines.
• Implement training programs for cooks and food handlers on hygiene and nutrition.
• Plan for efficient meal delivery and serving within school settings.
• Address considerations for special dietary needs and cultural preferences.

Module 5: Health, Nutrition, and Education Linkages

• Integrate health and nutrition education into the school curriculum.
• Establish linkages with school health services, including deworming and micronutrient supplementation.
• Monitor children's nutritional status and track health outcomes.
• Promote good hygiene practices among students, such as handwashing.
• Foster a positive school environment that encourages healthy eating habits.

Module 6: Community Participation and Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop strategies for meaningful community involvement in program planning and implementation.
• Establish effective communication channels with parents, teachers, and local leaders.
• Formulate partnerships with local government, civil society organizations, and private sector.
• Build capacity of community volunteers and parent committees.
• Address gender considerations in community participation and program benefits.

Module 7: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning

• Develop a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation (M&E) framework for the program.
• Design indicators to track program inputs, outputs, outcomes, and impact.
• Implement data collection tools and methodologies, including surveys and qualitative methods.
• Analyze and interpret M&E data to inform program adjustments and improvements.
• Establish systems for regular reporting and sharing of lessons learned.

Module 8: Sustainability and Scaling Up School Feeding Programs

• Develop strategies for long-term financial sustainability of school feeding programs.
• Identify potential funding sources and explore innovative financing mechanisms.
• Plan for the gradual transition of programs to national ownership and local management.
• Explore opportunities for scaling up successful pilot programs to broader coverage.
• Advocate for policy coherence and institutionalization of school feeding within national development plans.

CERTIFICATION

• Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

• Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

• Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com