Todd Talks By Todd Muller

There is one thing every child needs to help them reach their potential – from the child that struggles to sit still and follow instructions, to the bright child that wants to be challenged, to the gifted child that doesn't know how to channel their talent – and that's attention from a world-class teacher who can cater to the needs of each child and spend more time with each of them.

That's why National has announced our commitment to increasing the number of primary teachers to reduce class sizes and give kids more teacher time.

Schools currently get one teacher for every 29 nine and ten-year-olds. It's lower than that for younger children. We want to reduce those ratios to ensure that all our kids can get the individual attention they deserve.

More teachers means more attention for each of our kids at a stage of their life when they need it most. To achieve their potential and reach their dreams, Kiwi kids need less Facebook and more face time with teachers.

By giving kids more attention, we can improve their education and set them up to take advantage of all the opportunities that come their way.

As a parent to three kids, I'm proud to stand on this platform. National will bring strong leadership, the best ideas and the ability to make a difference. We're backing New Zealanders and we're starting with our children.