With a distinguished career that includes roles such as BBC education editor, headteacher, and government consultant, Jacqueline has made significant contributions to the field of education and child development.

She is the author of several acclaimed books, including The Brain that Loves to Play, The Brain that Loves to Laugh, and Little Brains Love to Talk. These works explore cutting-edge neuroscience research, highlighting how young children’s brains flourish through play, laughter, and communication.

Jacqueline continues to advise on child development and education in children’s television production, such as Peter Rabbit, Teletubbies, Bing, BeddyByes, Clangers, etc., shaping content that nurtures and inspires young minds.