Dr Jacqueline Harding

Speaker Summary

As an international child development and education expert, Dr Jacqueline Harding is recognised for her work advising government, practitioners and parents. She also represented the UK in developing essential digital criteria and establishing best practice for broadcasters, parents and teachers across Europe. She works for children’s TV shows, such as Peter Rabbit, Teletubbies and Bing.

She is a frequent speaker in the media and author of best-selling books for parents, practitioners and children. Her latest book is called: The Brain that Loves to Play. She is a former BBC Education Editor, Government Consultant, and Headteacher.

Areas of Expertise

Early Childhood – Early Years

Publications
  • Harding, J, Guide to Playful Parenting: looking after the planet – due to be published 2024
  • Harding, J. The Brain that Loves to Play: an illustrated guide Routledge (due for publication November 2023)
  • Harding, J. (2013) Child development: Hodder & Stoughton: London. 192 pages, ISBN 9789812835567

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