PUPILS turned the tables on staff at The Royal School, in Haslemere, when they taught some new IT skills during an INSET day.

Student ‘gurus’ from year eight up to the sixth form taught staff about spreadsheets, social media, the inner workings of a computer, PowerPoint and online presentation tool, Prezzi.

The day was such a success that the school is planning to repeat it for future INSET days with both staff and pupils finding it a very positive experience.

Year 10 pupil Olivia Monnery said: “It was nerve-racking but enjoyable. Teaching isn’t as easy as you expect. It was important to understand how much help people needed.”

Fellow pupil Eliza Baker said: “It really boosted my self-confidence and made me realise I have gained a lot more knowledge than I thought.”

Mrs Holly Hirst, head of The Royal Junior School, said: “I thought the pupils delivering the session were well-prepared and it was interesting to look at social media from a young person’s perspective.”

Mrs McCarthy added: “The students really seemed to know their stuff and could answer any questions or queries thrown at them – very impressive.”