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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.
**Please note we are currently awaiting confirmation of our funding for the next Academic year. Once confirmed we will update course details below for ones starting in September 2025.**
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. For local adults 19+. ​​​
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Dates: Tuesdays 04/11 - 09/12/25
9.30 - 11.30am
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@ The Firs, Elphinstone Road, TN34 2AX
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​Book here: https://eequ.org/book/diy-for-beginners-with-education-futures-trust-6287​
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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Dates: Tuesdays 11/11 - 09/12/25
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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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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Please note that due to funding, priority will be given to adults who live within the wards of Tressell, Ore & Baird.
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Dates: Tuesdays 04/11 - 09/12/25
10-11.30am
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@The Firs, Elphinstone Road, TN34 2AX​​​​​​
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Book here: https://eequ.org/book/cv-and-employability-course-with-education-futures-trust-20543
Understanding Autism
This FREE course for parents and carers in Hastings, with autistic children up to 12 years old, will:
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enchance your knowledge and understanding of autism
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increase your confidence so you can best help your child
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provide some strategies that will make a positive difference to your child
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Dates: Fridays 3rd - 24th October 2025, 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/understanding-autism-with-education-futures-trust-10780
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Bike Maintenance
A Free course for adults wishing to learn the basics. To include brake, gear, tyre, wheel and chain maintenance and care as well as bike construction.
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Due to funding, priority is given to residents from Ore, Baird or Tressell wards.
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Dates: Wednesdays 01/10 - 22/10/25
9.30 - 11.30am
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@ The Firs, Elphinstone Rd, Hastings, TN34 2AX
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Book here: https://eequ.org/book/adult-bike-maintaince-with-education-futures-trust-20515
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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:
Spooky Play Family Sessions
Dress up for a spook-tacular session of Halloween play and creepy crawly crafts for the family.
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We do ask that families only book on to one of the sessions, to ensure as many families as possible can enjoy these free sessions.
Date: Thursday 30th October
Times: 10 - 11.30am or 1 - 2.30pm
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@EFT Community Learning Centre, 464 Bexhill Rd, TN38 8AU.
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Book here: https://eequ.org/book/early-years-spooky-play-with-education-futures-trust-20450
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 an hour of musical fun and singing. These sessions are free for pre-school children and their parents and carers.
Dates: Wednesdays, 10/09 - 15/10
1.45 - 2.45pm
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@ The Laurels Care Home, 71 Old London Rd. Hastings, TN35 5NB
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Book here: https://eequ.org/book/starlings-music-group-intergenerational-with-education-futures-trust-11277
Forest Fun
Delve into an adventure of mud, stories, songs and crafts, encouraging sensory and exploratory play in our Secret Garden. For children 0-5 years. FREE.
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Tuesdays: 16/09/25 - 14/10/25 1-2.30pm
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@ The Firs, Elphinstone Road, TN34 2AX​
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Book here: https://eequ.org/book/forest-fun-with-education-futures-trust-10135
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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. ​​​​​​​​​​
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Dates & Times:
Wednesday 10-11.30am
Term 1: 10/09/25 - 08/10/25
​Term 2: 05/11/25 - 03/12/25
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@EFT Community Learning Centre, 464 Bexhill Rd, TN38 8AU.
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Book here: https://eequ.org/book/healthy-lifestyles-with-education-futures-trust-11033​​​​
Free activities for children:
Sports 4 U
Sports 4U is open to any young person aged 7-14 years, with an aim to build skills and increase confidence whilst exercising and making new friends.
We play a variety of games, which may include football, dodgeball and rounders.
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Mondays 15/09/25 - 13/10/25 4-5pm ​
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@The MUGA, The Firs, Elphinstone Rd, Hastings, TN34 2AX
Book here: https://eequ.org/book/sports-4-u-with-education-futures-trust-6289
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, term time only, youth group. Take part in forest school, food, fire and fun as well as art and cooking. ​​
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Thursdays, 11/09 - 23/10
4 - 5.30pm
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@The Firs, Elphinstone Road, TN34 2AX​
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