Luton Sixth Form College

From LSFC student to university lecturer and theatre director 🎭✨

Mark Smith studied Theatre Studies, Performing Arts and Communication Studies at Luton Sixth Form College between 1989 to 1992, and has since built an incredible career spanning more than 30 years in the arts industry.

Now a Senior Lecturer in Performance and Production at Liverpool John Moores University, Mark combines academic leadership with directing theatre productions and developing improvised performance across the UK and Europe. He is also the founder and director of the Liverpool Improvisation Festival (LiF), which celebrates its fifth anniversary next year.

Reflecting on his time at LSFC, Mark credits his tutors with inspiring his curiosity and introducing him to challenging and avant-garde performance work that shaped his creative thinking and career path.

His advice to current students? Keep learning, keep adapting and say “yes” to opportunities. Mark is a big believer in lifelong learning, which has led him to complete his PhD in 2023 at the age of 48!

Well done Mark, we are super proud to have you as alumni!

Wishing all of our students, staff, families and wider community celebrating Eid al-Adha a joyful and peaceful time filled with love, reflection and togetherness 🌙✨
Eid Mubarak from everyone at Luton Sixth Form College.

Reminder: Luton Sixth Form College will be closed for half term from today, Monday, 25th May. The college will reopen on 1st June. 📅
Need to study for exams?

LSFC is also offering extended opening hours for students revising for their exams.

We hope all our students, staff and families enjoy a well-earned break and have a fantastic week!

Great partnerships create great opportunities ✨

Today, our Social Sciences team welcomed colleagues from the University of Bedfordshire Law School to discuss future collaboration, strengthening student pathways and supporting local talent to thrive here in our community. ⚖️

By working together, we can help create clearer routes into higher education and future careers for our students, while continuing to invest in the incredible talent we have right here in Luton.
We look forward to building even stronger connections in the future.

Preparing for your exams? 📚
We’ve put together some simple but effective study tips to help you feel more confident and organised during exam season. We have a lot of resources on hand for students needing the extra support, so make full use!
Swipe through for our top revision tips and remember: progress is more important than perfection.
Good luck to everyone revising for exams!

A reminder to all students and staff that Luton Sixth Form College will be closed on Monday, 4th May, for the May Bank Holiday.
Classes will resume as normal the following day.
We hope everyone enjoys a relaxing and restful long weekend. 💛

Still considering your options for this September?
Our students benefit from strong academic results, a wide range of courses, expert teaching, and a supportive environment that helps them succeed.
LSFC could be the right choice for your future!
Take a look and find out more about what we offer.
Apply today and start your journey with us: https://www.lutonsfc.ac.uk/Apply/

We’re proud of where our students go next, and we want to inspire current students by sharing the stories of our amazing alumni 💛

We know life gets busy, so there are a couple of easy ways to get involved:
• Take part in a short video case study at LSFC (you’ll receive a £15 voucher as a thank you)
• Share your journey in a written case study (you’ll receive a £5 voucher)

Your story could make a real difference in helping our current students see what’s possible ✨
Interested?
Get in touch with our team at [email protected] to fill out a quick form.

Did you know Luton Sixth Form College has been at the heart of education in the community for 60 years?
Take a look through our timeline to explore some fascinating facts of how far we’ve come, from our early days to becoming a college with over 3000 students today!
We’re proud of our history and excited for what’s still to come.

Choosing the right college is about more than grades; it’s about finding a place where your child can thrive and find joy in learning.

We were delighted to be featured by the BBC News for our recent workshop with Laughology Learning and Development
This exciting collaboration shows how learning can be engaging, supportive, and fun. By using laughter and creativity in the classroom, students build confidence, feel more comfortable making mistakes, and remember what they learn more effectively.

This means students benefit from an environment that not only delivers strong academic results but also prioritises wellbeing, resilience, and personal growth, preparing them for success in exams and beyond.

Read the full BBC article here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1l99137579o

We were delighted to welcome Laughology Learning and Development to Luton Sixth Form College as part of an exciting collaboration featured by BBC NewsNews 🎥

Stephanie Davies from Laughology has been working closely with our students and team, delivering engaging training that blends learning, development and play. Her sessions have had a truly positive impact, supporting confidence, wellbeing and creating a more energised, collaborative environment across both our classrooms and leadership teams.

It was fantastic to see our students getting involved in a workshop that was also captured for the BBC, showcasing the power of learning through laughter.

A huge thank you to Stephanie, Laughology, our students, staff and everyone involved in bringing this opportunity to life 🙌
Learn more about Laughology: https://laughology.co.uk/