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Emma Smith

Research Assistant, School of Psychology, University of Sheffield

Emma Smith is an experienced Research Assistant who has worked across a variety of developmental studies. Currently, she is working on an early years mathematics programme called PLUS (Play and Learning at Ulster and Sheffield) which explores if home maths activities can help support children’s mathematical development. Emma’s research interests revolve around trying to better understand the environmental factors which influence early child development and executive functions.

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Emma Blakey, Molly Willis, Emma Smith / 24 November 2025

Opinions Development Parenting and childcare Equity

A child sits on their parent's shoulders at a concert.

Quality Coordinator at a primary school in the Netherlands 

Ellis Stevelink

PhD Candidate at the Laboratory for the Psychology of Child Development and Education, Université Paris Cité

Mélanie Maximino-Pinheiro

Associate Professor, University of Amsterdam

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