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Courses at Education Futures Trust
If you are interested in booking any of the courses listed below or would like to make an enquiry, please email office@educationfuturestrust.org or call 01424 722241, ir visit our eequ page where you can view and book online - https://eequ.org/educationfuturestrust.
Free adult courses:
DIY for Beginners
​Learn everyday DIY in a supportive environment and build confidence in using tools. Meet new people, whilst working outside and get to ask your DIY questions. ​​​
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@ The Firs, Elphinstone Road, TN34 2AX
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Term 2 (For local adults 19+.):
Tuesdays 04/11 - 09/12/25
9.30 - 11.30am
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Book here: https://eequ.org/book/diy-for-beginners-with-education-futures-trust-6287
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Term 3 (preference given to residents living in Baird, Ore & Tressell wards):
Tuesdays 06/01 - 10/2/26
9.30 - 11.30
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Book here: https://eequ.org/book/diy-for-beginners-with-education-futures-trust-21297​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
CV & Employability
Weekly sessions that will include CV writing, job searching, interview skills and basic IT, all with the aim of helping participants to develop and enhance their employability.​​​​​​
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@ The Firs, Elphinstone Road, TN34 2AX
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Term 2 (For local adults 19+.):
Tuesdays 04/11 - 09/12/25
10 - 11.30am
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Book here: https://eequ.org/book/cv-and-employability-course-with-education-futures-trust-20543
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Term 3 (preference given to residents living in Baird, Ore & Tressell wards):
Tuesdays 06/01 - 10/2/26
10 - 11.30am
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Book here: https://eequ.org/book/cv-and-employability-course-estar-with-education-futures-trust-21304​
Makaton Level 2
Coming later this academic year.​
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Dates: TBC
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@EFT Community Learning Centre, 464 Bexhill Rd, TN38 8AU. ​​​​​​​
Barista Course
A FREE course for adults aged 19+.
Not only will you learn how to make a range of great coffees using our Barista machine, you will also learn basic food hygiene and customer service. All of which can help to improve your employability.
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Term 2 (fully booked):
Tuesdays 11/11 - 09/12/25
1 - 2.30pm
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Term 3:
Tuesdays 06/01/ - 10/02/26
1 - 2.30pm
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@ The Firs, Elphinstone Rd, Hastings, TN34 2AX
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Book here: https://eequ.org/book/barista-course-with-education-futures-trust-20513
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Makaton Level 1
This workshop is perfect for those who want to start their Makaton journey and learn some basic signs and symbols. You'll learn signs and symbols that can be used to communicate with children and adults.​
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Dates: Fridays 23/01 - 13/02/26
9.30am - 12.30pm
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@EFT Community Learning Centre, 464 Bexhill Rd, TN38 8AU.
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Book Here: https://eequ.org/book/makaton-level-1-with-education-futures-trust-11885​​​​​​​
Mum's Fit & Buggy Club
Weekly sessions where you get to join us with your baby for a workout. Improve your physical and mental wellbeing, whilst socialising with other mums. ​
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Dates: Returning April 2026
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@ Alexandra Park, Hastings, TN34 2EL and
@ The MUGA, The Firs, Elphinstone Rd, Hastings, TN34 2AX
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Free activities for families:
Christmas Family Play & Craft
Join us with your little ones to create decorations, make cards and write your letter to Father Christmas.
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To ensure we can offer a session to as many families as possible, please only book on to one of the sessions:
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Session One: Thursday 11th December
Session Two: Friday 12th December
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Time: 10am - 12pm
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@EFT Community Learning Centre, 464 Bexhill Rd, TN38 8AU.
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Book here: https://eequ.org/book/christmas-play-and-crafts-with-education-futures-trust-21408
Healthy Lifestyles
Join us for our weekly health and wellbeing, stay and play sessions, aimed at helping you and your child learn and explore healthy habits for the future.
Feel free to bring drinks and snacks, but no nuts please.
For parents/carers and grandparents with children under 5.
​@EFT Community Learning Centre, 464 Bexhill Rd, TN38 8AU. ​​​​​​​​​​
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Wednesday 10-11.30am
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​Term 2: 05/11/25 - 03/12/25
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Book here: https://eequ.org/book/healthy-lifestyles-with-education-futures-trust-11033
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Term 3: 07/01/26 - 04/02/26
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Book here: https://eequ.org/book/healthy-lifestyles-with-education-futures-trust-21637​​​
Starlings Singing Sessions
Our Starlings intergenerational music sessions run each term at a different care home across the town.
Join Crystal and the home's residents for some musical fun and singing. These sessions are free for pre-school children and their parents and carers.
Term 2:
Dates: Wednesdays, 05/11 - 10/12
10.30 - 11.30am
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@ Mountside Residential Home, 9 Laton Road, Hastings, TN34 2ET
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Book here: https://eequ.org/book/starlings-music-group-intergenerational-with-education-futures-trust-11277
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Term 3:
Dates: Wednesdays, 07/01 - 11/02/26
10.30 - 11.30am
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@ Old Hastings House, High Street, Hastings, TN34 3ET
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Book here: https://eequ.org/book/starlings-music-group-intergenerational-with-education-futures-trust-21307
Activities for children:
Christmas Holiday Club
This Christmas we are pleased to be able to offer 2 mornings of Christmas holiday fun here at The Firs. Each session will have limited spaces and will only cost £20 per child, with a 10% discount for siblings.
The sessions will include all the usual EFT outdoor fun and games for young people aged 5-14yrs and a warm, nutritious lunch will be provided.
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Dates & Times:
Monday 22nd December 9.30am-1.30pm
Tuesday 23rd December 9.30am-1.30pm
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@ The Firs, Elphinstone Road, TN34 2AX
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Book here: https://eequ.org/book/eft-christmas-holiday-club-with-education-futures-trust-21570
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