About David Wright

David Wright is the former owner of Paint Pots Nurseries, an award winning group of 12 child care settings based in Southampton, England, providing care for nearly 1,000 children each week. Wright and his wife, Anna, have over 30 years’ experience in ECE. Amongst his many roles, Wright is the national representative for England to the World Forum on Early Care and Education. He is the chair of trustees for New Life Home Trust, a charity which rescues, cares and finds placement for abandoned babies in Kenya. He acts as an advisor to the British Department of Education and the National Association of Headteachers. He is an ECE ambassador, author, broadcaster, commentator, presenter, consultant, TEDx speaker, trainer, and editorial board member. Wright is better known on social media as @Mr_Paintpots. In 2022, he was the recipient of a national lifetime achievement award from Nursery World magazine. He also received a city of Southampton award from the mayor in recognition of services to ECE.