Dear John, 



A world-class education system is a necessary foundation for long-term economic growth.



Without a world-class education system, we will not have world-class incomes and living standards



Today we have announced further plans to Teach the Basics Brilliantly.



Under a National Government, every child will learn to read using the proven “structured literacy” approach in order to turn around declining educational achievement and give all kids the best chance of success in life. 



New Zealand’s literacy rates have been steadily declining in recent decades.



Currently, after eight years of schooling, only 56 per cent of pupils are able to read as well as they should for their age. 



Kids in low-decile schools are almost two years behind their peers in high-decile schools.



Under National, schools will receive funding to engage a structured literacy provider to effectively deliver the approach in classrooms under the guarantee. The policy will cost $60.5 million over four years.



National will:



- Teach every child to read using structured literacy by making it a requirement at primary school.





- Introduce short phonics checks for Year 2 students to inform parents and teachers about each child’s reading progress.





- Provide structured literacy intervention for learners who need extra support.





- Make knowledge of how to teach structured literacy a requirement of primary teacher certification.



National is serious about reversing New Zealand’s decline in educational achievement.



Our Literacy Guarantee strategy will be phased in over several years, starting with Year 1-3s in 2025, and being used for all students up to Year 6 by the 2027 school year.



Read our full plan here.  <[link removed]>



PS: There are only 36 days until the election. Every dollar counts to help us change the government and get the economy working for you. Can you donate $20 today? Thank you.  <[link removed]>







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