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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:
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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Tuesdays: 29/04/25 - 13/05/25
1 - 3.30pm
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@ The Firs, Elphinstone Rd, TN34 2AX
Book now - https://eequ.org/experience/8359
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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: 24/04/25, 01/05/25, 22/05/25, 29/05/25 9.30am - 12pm
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Thursdays: 05/06/25 - 10/07/25
10am - 12pm
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@ The Firs, Elphinstone Road, TN34 2AX
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Book now - https://eequ.org/experience/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.
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Tuesdays: 22/4/25 - 20/5/25 9.30 - 10.30am
Tuesdays: 10/06/25 - 15/07/25
9.30 - 10.30am
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@The MUGA, The Firs, Elphinstone Road, TN34 2AX
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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. ​​
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Tuesdays: 22/4/25, 29/04/25, 06/05/25, 20/05/25, 9.30am - 12.30pm
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Tuesdays: 10/06/25 - 15/07/25 10am - 12pm
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@The Firs, Elphinstone Road, Hastings, TN34 2AX
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Book now - https://eequ.org/experience/14796​​​​
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
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Fridays: 13/06/25 - 11/07/25 9.30 - 11.30am​​​​​
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@The Firs, Elphinstone Rd, TN34 2AX
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Book now - https://eequ.org/experience/5894
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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Thursdays: 24/04/25 - 22/05/25 2.30 - 4pm
Thursdays: 12/06/25 - 10/07/25 2.30 - 4pm
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@ Hastings Museum & Art Gallery, 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:
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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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Fridays: 02/05/25 - 23/05/25
9.30am - 12.30pm
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@The Firs, Elphinstone Road, 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. ​
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Thursdays: 24/4/25 - 22/5/25 9.30 - 11.30am
Thursdays: 12/06/25 - 10/07/25
9.30 - 11.30am
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@ Alexandra Park, Hastings, TN34 2EL
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Book now - https://eequ.org/experience/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. ​​​
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Wednesdays: 23/04/25, 07/05/25, 14/05/25, 21/05/25 9.30am - 12.30pm
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Wednesdays: 11/06/25 - 16/07/25
10am - 12pm
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@ Shornden Meadow, Alexandra Park
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Book now - https://eequ.org/experience/10139​​​​​
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.
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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).
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Tuesdays: 10am - 3pm
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Click here for more information and to sign up.
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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.
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Wednesdays: 23/04/25 - 21/05/25
10 - 11.30am
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@ Community Learning Centre, 464 Bexhill Rd, TN38 8AU​
Book now - https://eequ.org/experience/12156​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Taste of the Sea &
Taste of the Outdoors
Join us for three fun-filled workshops.
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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. ​​​​​​​​​​
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Thursdays: 24/04/25 - 22/05/25 10 - 11.30am
Wednesdays: 04/06/25 - 09/07/25
10 - 11.30am
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@EFT Community Learning Centre, 464 Bexhill Rd, TN38 8AU.
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Book here -https://eequ.org/experience/10532​​​​​​
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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Fridays: 25/04/25 - 23/05/25 10 - 11.30am​
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Fridays: 13/06/25 - 11/07/25 10 - 11.30am
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@ The Firs, Elphinstone Road, TN34 2AX​
Book here - https://eequ.org/experience/10135​​​​
Free activities for children:
Holiday Activities and Food
In the Summer school holidays, we will be running our HAF (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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Date TBC.
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Register your interest here -https://eequ.org/experience/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, 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: 4 - 5.30pm
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@The Firs, Elphinstone Road, TN34 2AX​
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