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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.
Courses which are currently running are regularly advertised on our social media pages.
Free adult courses:
Pottery by Numbers
Come along to our 'Pottery by Numbers' course where you will learn to make bowls, cups and plates and improve your confidence with numbers. This Multiply course is free for adults that do not have a GCSE at grade C (or equivalent) in maths. The course is designed to help build your confidence in using numbers at work or in everyday life.​​​
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Wednesdays 08/01/25, 09.30 - 11.30am
@ The Firs, Elphinstone Road, TN34 2AX
Book now -
​https://eequ.org/experience/12175 ​​
Menopause Nutrition
Are you a local woman experiencing the symptoms of menopause? Don't miss our upcoming nutrition course designed to help reduce symptoms and boost energy and mood at all stages of the menopause!​ ​
Thursdays 09/01/25 - 06/02/25, 10am-12pm @ The Community Learning Centre, Bexhill Rd, TN38 8AU
Book here - https://eequ.org/experience/8352​​
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Barista Course
Come along to our FREE Barista training course which will give you the opportunity to learn the basics of becoming a barista. You'll learn:
- how to serve and make great coffee
- food safety & hygiene
- hot drink types
- customer service
- allergies and basic first aid.
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Tuesdays 08/01/25 - 04/02/25, 10am -12pm
Fridays 10/01/25 - 07/02/25, 10am - 12pm
@The Firs, Elphinstone road, Hastings, TN34 2AX
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New course starting soon!
Fridays 28/02/25 - 28/03/25, 10am - 12pm
Book now - https://eequ.org/experience/11275​​​​​​
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 who have communication difficulties.
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Fridays 24/01/25 - 14/02/25, 9.30am-12.30pm
@ The Firs, Elphinstone Road, TN34 2AX
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​Book now - https://eequ.org/experience/11885​
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Bushcraft by Numbers
Come along to 'Bushcraft by Numbers' to learn a range of bushcraft skills whilst improving your confidence with numbers. This Multiply course is FREE for adults 19+ that do not have a GCSE at grade C (or equivalent) in maths.​
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Fridays 10/01/25 – 14/02/25
9:30 – 11:30 am
@ The Firs, Elphinstone Road, TN34 2AX
Book now - https://eequ.org/experience/12240​
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Nature Craft
Spend a morning enhancing your well-being at one of our nature craft workshops. You'll make bath salts, bath bombs and sugar scrubs at our aromatherapy workshop, and working with leaves, shells and flowers at our printing with nature workshop. Please only sign up to one. ​
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Aromatherapy ​Workshop
Friday 15th March, 12.30 - 2.30pm
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Printing with Nature Workshop
Friday 28th March, 12.30 - 2.30pm
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@ Community Learning Centre, 464 Bexhill Rd, St. Leonard's-on-Sea TN38 8AU​
Let's Get Fit
Free fitness class for refugees 18+. Have fun with a bodyweight style workout and games, all while improving your English.
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2025 - Tuesdays 07/01/25 - 11/02/25, 12.15 - 13.15pm
@ HTH Hall (opposite ESK), 29 Cambridge Road, TN34 1DJ​
Book here -https://eequ.org/experience/11296
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Plumpton College
Plumpton College runs a City and Guilds Level 2 Qualification in Horticulture and Estate Skills at The Firs in Hastings. The course is designed to introduce learners to the land-based sector and highlight the impact a role in conservation and management has on our natural environment.
You must be 19+ to do this course and it's free to anyone who is unemployed and in receipt of benefits or on a low income (£20,319 or less per year).
Tuesdays, 10am-3pm
Click here for more information and to sign up. ​
Men's Cookery
Come and learn some useful tips for everyday cooking, where we’ll be covering recipes, budgeting and food planning. This will be a welcoming environment for men of all backgrounds and ages 19+.
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Wednesdays 08/01/25 - 05/02/25, 1-3pm
@ The Firs, Elphinstone Road, TN34 2AX
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​New courses starting soon!
​Tuesdays 25/02/25 - 25/03/25, 10am-12pm
Wednesdays 26/02/25 - 26/03/25, 1 - 3pm
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Book now - https://eequ.org/experience/8359
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Improving English
Come along and improve your English through engagement with British culture, art and history. The sessions will focus on conversational English in a safe, engaging and wellbeing rich environment. For Refugee / Migrant community clients requiring support to improve language skills and wellbeing.​
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Term time: Thursdays 21/11/24 – 30/01/25
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
@Hastings Museum and Art Gallery, Hastings, TN34 1ET
Book now - https://eequ.org/experience/11967​​
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. For local adults 19+.
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Thursdays 27/02/25 - 03/04/25
10am – 12pm
@ The Firs, Elphinstone Road, TN34 2AX
Book now - https://eequ.org/book/diy-for-beginners-with-education-futures-trust-6287​​​
Free activities for families:
Play & Learn
Join us for our weekly stay and play sessions to help you and your child learn and explore language and numbers. These play based session will incorporate learning through fun messy and physical activity, so make sure little ones wear appropriate clothing that you don't mind getting messy.
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Wednesdays 08/01/25 - 12/02/25, 10-11.30am, @ Community Learning Centre, 464 Bexhill Rd, St. Leonard's-on-Sea TN38 8AU​
Book now - https://eequ.org/experience/12156​​​​​​​
Fresh Visons Music Group
Come along with your little ones to sing and have fun with the Mountfield Care Home residents, run by Crystal. Weekly sessions will start on the 26th Nov.​
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Tuesdays 26/11/24 onwards, 10.30-11.30am
​@ Mountfield Road Care Home, 9-11 Laton Road, Hastings, TN34 2ET
Book now - https://eequ.org/experience/11277​​​​
Crafty, Messy Motor Skills
Join us at our Community Learning Centre on Bexhill Rd for some free crafty fun with your little ones.​
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Thursdays 09/01/25 - 13/02/25, 1 - 2.30pm
​@ Community Learning Centre, 464 Bexhill Rd, St. Leonard's-on-Sea TN38 8AU
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New term starting!
Fridays 28/02/25 - 04/04/25, 10 - 11.30am
Book now - https://eequ.org/experience/12028​ ​​
Pancake Play
We're running a 'Pancake Play' session down at our Community Learning Centre. Decorate pancakes with your favourite toppings and also take part in some fun crafts and activities. There will be storytelling and rhythm & rhyme time.​
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Monday 10/02/25, 10.00am-12.30pm
​@ Community Learning Centre, 464 Bexhill Rd, St. Leonard's-on-Sea TN38 8AU
Book now - https://eequ.org/experience/10694
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Tales from the Tipi
Come and explore how your child learns to read. Storytelling, phonics, crafts & fun! For parents/carers and grandparents with children under 5. ​​​​​​​​
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We have weekly sessions at Eastbourne Library, starting on Friday 10th January running to Friday 14th February, 1-2.30pm. Book here - https://eequ.org/experience/12202​​
Spring Crafts & Fun
Join us for a fun-filled session of seasonal crafts and activities, perfect for the whole family. This FREE session is open to parents and carers with children aged 0-11 years.​
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Wednesday 15th April, 10am - 12pm
​@ Community Learning Centre, 464 Bexhill Rd, St. Leonard's-on-Sea TN38 8AU
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Book now. ​​
Free activities for children:
Holiday Activities and Food
In the Summer school holidays, we'll be running our holiday activities and food provision, funded by East Sussex, for 5 - 16 year olds. This includes forest school, sport, craft and art, and a fun and healthy lunch. ​
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L.E.F.T. Field Youth Group
Aged 12-16? Want to have fun, learn new skills, and meet new people? Come along to our new weekly youth group. Take part in forest school, food, fire and fun as well as art and cooking. ​​
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Thursdays 4-5.30pm
2025 term starting back 16/01/25
@The Firs, Elphinstone Road, TN34 2AX​
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Sign up to the weekly group here -
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