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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:
A Taste of the Outdoors
At this workshop we will be creating collages and using printing techniques to explore the town through the lens of well-being. Working creatively & mindfully with natural materials outdoors.
Free for adults aged 19+. ​​
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Dates: Thursday 10th July 10am - 12pm
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@ The Firs, Elphinstone Rd, TN34 2AX
Book now - https://eequ.org/experience/16336​
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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: 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: 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: 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.​​​​​
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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Dates: Coming soon.
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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: 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: 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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Wednesdays: 10am - 3pm
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Click here for more information and to sign up.
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Free activities for families:
Seaside Play & Crafts
Join us for some seaside themed sensory play and crafts using mixed media and materials to create creatures and art works to take home.
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Date: Monday 7th July 10 - 11.30am
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@ Community Learning Centre, 464 Bexhill Rd, TN38 8AU​
Book now - https://eequ.org/experience/16339
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Our Town by the Beach
Join us and create a sensory collage with your little one and explore working with natural materials using all the senses!
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Date: Thursday 3rd July 10 - 11.30am
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@ Community Learning Centre, 464 Bexhill Rd, TN38 8AU​
Book now - https://eequ.org/experience/16248
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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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: 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. ​​
Week: 1 Monday 28th July 2025 to Friday 1st August 2025 - 09.30am - 13.30pm
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Week: 2 Monday 11th August 2025 to Friday 14th August 2025 - 09:30am - 13:30pm
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Book and/or 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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