How Spark works
No app appears overnight. The whole point of Spark is the journey. Here's exactly what happens, when, and what every person around the child needs to do.
Weeks 1–4
The child describes a real problem they care about — a sibling who keeps losing things, a grandmother who forgets her medicine, a song they wish someone would sing. Sparky asks gentle questions and helps them shape the idea into something they can actually build.
For teachers
Teachers run a 30-minute kickoff lesson using our printable Big Idea cards. No prep needed.
Weeks 5–12
Through conversation, the first working version of the app appears on screen. The child says what they want; Sparky builds it. No drag-and-drop, no code — just describing and watching.
For teachers
Track each student's progress at a glance. Spot anyone who's stuck and bring them in for a chat.
Weeks 13–20
Each student's app is shared with parents and classmates via the school Gallery. Visitors can try it and leave Cheers — short, kind messages of support. Every Cheer is moderated by the teacher before the child sees it.
For teachers
Approve Cheers in under 5 minutes a week. Built-in safeguards keep every message kind.
Weeks 21–28
Armed with feedback, the child improves their app. Sparky helps them prioritise: what's working, what could be better, what's worth adding. This is where they learn what real iteration feels like.
For teachers
Suggested classroom activities turn the iteration phase into critical-thinking lessons.
Weeks 29–32
The app gets a real, public link. The child writes a 3-sentence pitch — what it does, who it's for, why it matters. The school hosts a Spark Showcase where every child presents to parents and the wider community.
For teachers
We provide the Showcase template, run sheet, and parent invitation pack. You bring the snacks.
Meet Sparky
Sparky is the AI companion at the heart of Spark. It listens. It asks gentle questions. It builds what the child describes, right there on screen — and helps them shape ideas that feel too big into something they can actually finish.
Sparky
Online
Time to take your pill!
I love you granny
The canvas
The canvas is where the app lives. It's not a drag-and-drop editor — it's a live visual output. Sparky builds; the child watches; ideas become real in seconds.
Welcome!
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End of year
Spark Showcase
A Dragon's-Den-style afternoon. Every child presents their app to parents, governors, and guests. Three sentences. One real link. A whole school full of pride.
The big finale
It's the moment a child stops being a student and becomes a builder — standing in front of a room, presenting something they made. We give your school everything it needs to run one.
We're partnering with a small number of primary schools for our pilot year. It's free. It's supported. And the kids you teach will have built something real by the end of it.