Summer Spark Skills (Construction) 2026
The Spark Group
A summary
The Spark Group is excited to offer fun and engaging half-day and full day sessions, each focused on essential basic construction skills, suitable for children aged 13-16. We recommend attending the full session where possible. You will enjoy it we promise!
Participants will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on practical sessions covering a range of vital trades including:
- Basic home electrics, wiring plugs, isolating
- Plumbing skills, connecting pipes, fixing leaks
- Woodworking, using hand tools
- Painting Tips and Tricks
Health and safety and the safe use of tools and equipment will be emphasised throughout to ensure a secure and effective learning environment.
Tickets
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Electrical Installation: Learn essential home electrical safety, including how to isolate power, safely repair basic electrical faults, and confidently change plugs.
Plumbing Skills: includes fundamental plumbing tasks such as changing taps, correctly joining pipes, isolating water systems, and effectively fixing common leaks.
Joinery Skills: Develop core woodworking abilities by learning various timber joining techniques and understanding the different uses and properties of various timbers.
Decorating Skills: Acquire practical decorating knowledge, covering efficient painting methods, precise "cutting in" techniques, and the safe use of specialist decorating equipment.
SEND accessibility checklist
1:1 care
2:1 care
Qualified to administer medication
Epilepsy trained
Secure environment
Accessible toilet
Assist with personal care and toileting
Hoist and changing bench
Sensory or quiet spaces
Makaton trained
PECS trained
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About your mentor
The Spark Group
The Spark Group
The Spark Group are a new training and learning provider based in the heart of Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. We are driven by a mission to ignite potential and empower young people—especially those facing barriers to employment—through skills, education, and opportunity. Our focus is on delivering high-quality, industry-aligned training, primarily within the construction sector. We work closely with young people, employers, and local authorities to ensure that every learner not only gains practical skills, but also leaves us with the confidence and support needed to enter the workforce and thrive. Led by an really experienced team, of professionals, The Spark Group benefits from a wealth of leadership experience and deep industry knowledge. The Team brings years of expertise in education and employability programs and has a particular passion for supporting young people in to employment.
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Safety
Enhanced DBS
Basic DBS
Risk Assessment
Public Liability Insurance
Safeguarding Training
First Aid Training
First Aid Kit
Smoke Detector
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Cancellation policy
Free bookings do not require refunds but as places are limited, please cancel if you cannot attend so that your place can be offered to someone else.
My experience is an educational activity, and the ‘14-day cooling period’ under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 therefore applies. After the 14 day period my standard policy will apply.
