Event management built for UK colleges
Create events, scan attendance with QR codes, track enrichment credits, and generate Ofsted-ready evidence — all from one platform designed for Further Education.
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72
Event templates
20+
Risk assessments
90
Event types
100%
Ofsted EIF mapped
Features
Everything you need to run events
From creating your first event to generating a full Ofsted evidence pack, Spark handles every step of the event lifecycle.
Event Management
Create, publish, and manage events across campuses. 72 pre-built templates for every college scenario — from open days to employer visits.
QR Attendance
Instant scan-in with QR codes and real-time attendance dashboards. Track late arrivals, part-attendance, and generate registers automatically.
Enrichment Credits
Award and track study programme credits aligned to DfE 16-19 guidance. Student profiles, credit badges, and ILR-compatible exports.
Compliance & H&S
Auto-detect risk assessment requirements. 20 pre-built RA templates with UK HSE/DfE/KCSIE references. Events can't go live until approved.
Ofsted Reports
Generate 8 report types mapped to the Education Inspection Framework. Evidence packs, SAR data, and pre-inspection readiness checklists.
Communications
Microsoft 365 email integration, GOV.UK Notify SMS, and Microsoft Teams webhooks. Reach students, parents, and staff on every channel.
Student Management
Import students from your MIS. Track attendance history, enrichment credits, and safeguarding flags. GDPR-compliant data handling.
Audit Trail
SHA-256 hash-chained audit log for every action. Tamper-evident records with export capabilities for regulatory requirements.
Multi-Campus
Full multi-tenancy with campus-level organisation. Role-based access from owner down to scanner-only staff across all locations.
How it works
Up and running in minutes
Sign in with M365
Use your college Microsoft 365 account. Spark auto-creates your institution on first login.
Choose a template
Pick from 72 event templates with real content, agendas, and compliance references pre-filled.
Publish & invite
Set the date, add speakers, and publish. Students receive invitations via email, SMS, or Teams.
Scan & report
Scan attendance with QR codes on the day. Credits are awarded automatically and reports are ready instantly.
Compliance
Ofsted-ready from day one
Spark is designed around the DfE 16-19 study programme guidance and the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework. Every event, attendance record, and credit award maps directly to your compliance requirements.
Start your free trialEducation Inspection Framework
All reports map to the four EIF areas: Quality of Education, Behaviour & Attitudes, Personal Development, and Leadership & Management.
DfE 16-19 Study Programme
Credit-bearing events align to DfE enrichment programme guidance. Track hours, participation rates, and credit targets.
KCSIE Safeguarding
Safeguarding flags on student records, restricted contact handling, and full audit trail for every data access.
GDPR Compliance
Subject Access Request workflow, right-to-deletion support, and ILR-compatible data exports.
UK Health & Safety Executive
Risk assessment templates reference HSE, DfE, and KCSIE regulations. Compliance gate prevents publishing without approval.
Built for Further Education
We understand UK colleges
General FE Colleges
Manage enrichment programmes, employer engagement, and study programme events across multiple campuses.
Sixth Form Colleges
Track UCAS preparation events, university visits, and personal development activities with credit tracking.
Multi-Academy Trusts
Centralised oversight across all institutions with trust-level reporting and standardised event templates.
Work-Based Learning
Manage industry placements, workplace visits, and employer mentoring with off-site risk assessment workflows.
Quality & Compliance Teams
Pre-inspection readiness dashboards, SAR evidence packs, and automated compliance reporting.
Senior Leadership
Institutional dashboards showing enrichment participation, staff activity, and event analytics at a glance.
Ready to transform your college events?
Join UK colleges already using Spark to manage events, track attendance, and evidence enrichment for Ofsted.
Contact
Get in touch
Our team is here to help you get started. Reach out for a personalised demo or to discuss your college's requirements.
Offices
London, UK & Chicago, US