Positive relationships are one of the key principles underpinning early childhood education. All direct teaching is moderated via relationships. The younger the child arguably, the more critical warm, positive relationships between individual children and those caring for and teaching them are, to their welfare and development. We now know a great deal about the biological, physiological and emotional needs of our youngest children with regard to attachment, separation and feelings of safety.

David will explore our innate human capability and need for connection and how early experiences affect our children before they engage with early childhood education. The webinar will consider the implications for our priorities as educators and how to meet the needs of the ‘unique‘ child.

About the speaker

David Wright is a former owner and now an ambassador for Paint Pots Nurseries in Southampton. He has 18 years experience as an Early Years Teacher. David was the 2022 recipient of a Lifetime Achievement award from Nursery World magazine in recognition of his services to the Early Years sector. He is the national representative for England to the World Forum on Early Childhood Education (ECE) and the global lead for their Men in ECE working group. David is a consultant, author, broadcaster, commentator, presenter and international conference speaker on Early Years. He is an advisor to the Early Years sector council of the National Association of Head Teachers and a member of the leadership team of the South East Region of the Ofsted Big Conversation. He is the founder of Families First Southampton, a charity supporting families in need. He is the chair of trustees of New Life Home Trust UK CIO, a charity that supports the rescue of abandoned babies in Kenya. David is a passionate advocate and campaigner for the rights of all children and for Men in Early Years.

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