About Spark2

Preparing Children for Life, Not Just Exams

We believe every child deserves experiences that ignite their curiosity, build their confidence, and develop the skills they'll carry for a lifetime.

Our Mission

Everything we do is driven by three core beliefs about what children need to thrive.

Spark Curiosity

Children learn best when they're excited. Our hands-on experiments and immersive VR experiences make learning unforgettable and spark a love of discovery.

Build Real-World Skills

Academic knowledge alone isn't enough. We equip children with the future skills — teamwork, resilience, communication — they need to succeed in life.

Reach Every Child

Every child — regardless of background — deserves access to brilliant learning experiences. We bring the workshop to your school so no child misses out.

2016
Founded in London

Our Story

Spark2 Education was founded with a simple idea: that every primary school child should have access to the kind of hands-on, immersive learning experiences that truly stick.

What started as a small team delivering science workshops in London has grown into a nationwide operation reaching over 383,000 children across the UK, with a trusted network of expert presenters covering everything from explosive chemistry to immersive VR history.

Along the way, we launched the Future Skills programme — recognising that children need more than curriculum knowledge to thrive. Today, our workshops cover science, history and essential life skills, and our Future Skills Passport programme helps schools embed these skills across everything they do.

Hear From Our Teachers

Grace shares what a Spark2 workshop day means for her school and pupils.

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1,800+
School Visits Delivered
383,000+
Children Reached
36+
Workshop Topics
94%
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Meet the Team

A small, focused team behind every workshop, schedule and resource you see.

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Paul White

Founder

Leading the vision to transform how children experience learning in schools across the UK.

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Rob Thornton

School and Presenter Lead

Coordinating our network of presenters and ensuring every school visit runs smoothly.

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Megan Gain

Future Skills Lead

Shaping the Future Skills Passport — the year-round programme equipping pupils with the life skills they'll need beyond school.

What We Stand For

The principles that guide everything we do at Spark2.

Excellence in Everything

From the quality of our workshops to the professionalism of our presenters — we set the bar high and hold ourselves to it.

Passion for Learning

We genuinely care about every child's experience. Our presenters don't just deliver — they inspire, engage and make every child feel valued.

Accessibility for All

We come to your school with everything needed. No trips to organise, no expensive outings — brilliant learning experiences delivered to your hall.

Trusted by Schools

With 94% of schools requesting the same presenter and a 9.3/10 recommendation score from 542 verified feedback submissions, we've earned the trust of teachers across the UK.

Want to Work With Us?

Whether you're booking a workshop or want to join our team of presenters, we'd love to hear from you.

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