| Value | Category |
|---|---|
| -9 | Don't know |
| -8 | Refused |
| -3 | Missing |
| 1 | Child is Working |
| 2 | Child is too young/immature |
| 3 | Child is currently attending pre-primary school |
| 4 | Cannot afford for the child to start school |
| 5 | Child is disabled/ill/sick |
| 6 | Child is needed at home |
| 7 | Child cannot get to school/no school close by |
| 8 | Other (specify) |