School readiness is embedded within
holistic development. For example, child
health is strongly associated with learning.
Undernourished and stunted children, for
example, often underperform in school.
Children who are caretakers for siblings lack
adequate rest or suffer other risk factors
that deny them the benefits of the school
environment. Lack of antenatal care, poor
nutrition, low birthweight and lack of routine
immunizations have been linked with poorer
school outcomes and performance.