CONTENTS
Acknowledgements .............................................................................. i
Summary...............................................................................................1
I Introduction ...................................................................................6
1. Background to the study................................................................6
II Main Findings...........................................................................11
2. Delegation processes.................................................................. 11
3. Changes in provision with delegated budgets............................. 18
4. Looking after the kitchen ............................................................. 24
5. Support for schools at delegation................................................28
6. Monitoring school meals..............................................................31
7. The impact of delegation on meals .............................................36
8. The impact of delegation on central services..............................46
III Conclusions ............................................................................... 50
9. Key Findings................................................................................50
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