Jackie Musgrave

Dr Jackie Musgrave is Associate Head of School with responsibility for Learning and Teaching in the School of Education, Childhood, Youth and Sport (ECYS) in the Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies at the Open University. She leads on Academic Conduct in the School and co-chairs the Faculty wide Academic Integrity Implementation group.

Jackie is a Principal Fellow of AdvanceHE

In July 2021, Jackie was appointed Associate Head of School for ECYS, leading on learning and teaching.

Jackie completed her MA in Early Childhood Education and Doctor of Education at the University of Sheffield. Jackie's research explores issues relating to the health of babies and children, reflecting her previous professional experience as a general and paediatric nurse.

Jackie moved into teaching in Further Education in 1996 and gained extensive experience as course leader for the Foundation Degree in Early Years, developing her understanding of pedagogical approaches to including students in their learning as part of the widening participation agenda. Jackie had 5 very happy years at the University of Worcester, as course leader for the BA (Hons) Early Childhood Professional Practice degree, and then extended her knowledge and experience of academic leadership as Assistant Head of Centre for Children and Families.

Jackie joined the OU in 2017, as Programme Lead for the Early Childhood degree, then she took on leadership of Education Studies (Primary) degree in 2018. before taking on her current role in August 2021