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Emma Speer is an Associate Tutor and PhD researcher in the School of Social Work at the University of East Anglia. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy and teaches on qualifying programs within the school. Her roles include advising students and supporting foster carers in Local Authority Fostering & Adoption Services.
Education:
- MA in Social Work (University of East Anglia)
- Masters in Social Science Research (distinction, Faculty Prize for Achievement)
- Post-qualifying diploma in Advanced Social Work with Children and Families
- Undergraduate degree in Gender Studies, Sociology, and Anthropology (University of Hull)
Her research explores relationships in foster care for adolescents entering care, focusing on how these relationships evolve over time. She emphasizes practical social work applications and policy analysis. Emma has been awarded a SeNSS ESRC studentship and the Faculty Prize for Achievement.
Grants:
- SeNSS ESRC studentship (2018–present)
Emma's professional background includes social work in foster care systems and residential child care, alongside roles in supporting foster carers and post-adoption services. She is affiliated with the School of Social Work's research network and contributes to interdisciplinary discussions in social sciences.
