Marisol Basilio, PhD
Developmental Psychologist working across parenting, play, and learning.
Child Development Researcher
I hold a PhD in Child Development and Education, with extensive research experience at the University of Cambridge. My work focuses on understanding how children learn, develop, and interact within real-world environments, bridging rigorous research with practical application.
I design and facilitate hands-on, creative play experiences that support transversal skills such as creativity, metacognition, and self-regulation, grounded in deep respect for children’s real capabilities and developmental potential.
I partner with organisations to make impact evaluation feasible, meaningful, and aligned with their mission and values. I specialise in practical, innovative approaches that respect context while producing evidence that can actually be used to transform practice.
Playful Learning Specialist
Impact Evaluation Partner
I work with families, educators, and organisations to translate child development research into impactful play-based approaches.
Work with Dr Marisol Basilio
My work spans research, practice, and evaluation across family, educational, and organisational contexts.
Consulting for Organizations
Bespoque strategies to evaluate the quality and impact of programmes, and to develop playful learning curricula.
Training for Educators
Hands-on or web-based workshops designed to equip educators with effective tools to bring playful learning into their practice.
