Courses

What's on at EFT?

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:

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+.

New course dates

Tuesdays 29/04/25 - 13/05/25, 1-3.30pm

Book now - https://eequ.org/experience/8359

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+.

24/04, 01/05, 22/05, 29/05 - 9.30am - 12pm

@ The Firs, Elphinstone Road, TN34 2AX

Book now - https://eequ.org/book/diy-for-beginners-with-education-futures-trust-6287

Mum's Fit

Come along to these weekly sessions where you'll learn to use kettle bells and body weight to get fit, whilst your little ones get looked after by a staff member.

Tuesdays 22/4/25- 20/5/25, 9.30-10.30am

@The MUGA, The Firs, Elphinstone Road, Hastings, TN34 2AX

Book now - https://eequ.org/experience/8354

Without Walls (Tuesdays)

Come along to this popular outdoor course where you'll meet new people, learn a range of practical skills for working outdoors and increase your wellbeing. There will be no sessions w/c 12th May.

Tuesdays 22/4, 29/04, 06/05, 20/05, 9.30am-12.30pm

@The Firs, Elphinstone Road, Hastings, TN34 2AX

Book now by clicking here.

Wellbeing in the Wild

Join us in a beautiful outdoor setting for relaxed, supportive sessions designed to boost mental health and encourage time in nature.

Over five weeks, we’ll explore the Five Ways to Wellbeing through hands-on activities, mindfulness, and connection

Dates TBC

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.

Thursdays 24/04/25 - 22/05/25, 2.30 - 4pm @Hastings Museum & Art Gallery, Hastings, TN34 1ET

Book now - https://eequ.org/experience/11967

Understanding Autism

This FREE course for parents and carers in Hastings, with autistic children up to 12 years old, will:

enchance your knowledge and understanding of autism
increase your confidence so you can best help your child
provide some strategies that will make a positive difference to your child

Fridays 02/05/25 - 23/05/25, 9:30am-12:30pm @The Firs, Elphinstone road, Hastings, TN34 2AX

Book now - https://eequ.org/experience/10780

Mum's Buggy Club

Join us with your baby and buggy or sling, for a walk, a workout, a cuppa and a chat. Improve your physical and mental wellbeing, whilst socialising with other mums.

Thursdays 24/4/25- 22/5/25, 9.30-11.30am

@ Alexandra Park, Hastings

Book now - https://eequ.org/book/mums-buggy-club-with-education-futures-trust-14469

Without Walls (Wednesdays)

Come along to this popular outdoor course where you'll meet new people, learn a range of practical skills for working outdoors and increase your wellbeing. There will be no sessions w/c 12th May.

Wednesdays 23/04, 07/05, 14/05, 21/05, 9.30am - 12.30pm

@ Shornden Meadow, Alexandra Park

Book now by clicking here.

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.

Free activities for families:

Tiny Talkers: Language through Play

Join us for a play based approach to developing early Language and Communications skills. Play based learning through fun messy and physical activity. Wear messy clothes.

New term dates

Wednesdays 23/04/25 - 21/05/25, 10-11.30am, @ Community Learning Centre, 464 Bexhill Rd, St. Leonard's-on-Sea TN38 8AU

Book now - https://eequ.org/book/tiny-talkers-language-through-play-with-education-futures-trust-12156

Taste of the Sea &

Taste of the Outdoors

Join us for three fun-filled workshops.

Further details to follow.

Tales from the Tipi (St Leonards)

Come and explore how your child learns to read. Storytelling, phonics, crafts & fun! For parents/carers and grandparents with children under 5.

Thursdays 24/04/25 - 22/05/25, 10-11.30am

@EFT Community Learning Centre, 464 Bexhill Rd, St Leonards on sea, TN38 8AU.

Book here - https://eequ.org/experience/12202

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.

Fridays 25/04/25 - 23/05/25, 10 - 11.30am

@The Secret Garden, The Firs, Elphinstone Road, Hastings, TN34 2AX

Book here - https://eequ.org/experience/10135

Free activities for children:

Holiday Activities and Food

In the Easter and 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.

Register your interest here -https://eequ.org/book/easter-holiday-activities-and-food-with-education-futures-trust-13123

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.

Thursdays 4-5.30pm

@The Firs, Elphinstone Road, TN34 2AX

Sign up to the weekly group here -

https://eequ.org/experience/10938

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