COMPUTER whizz students from Corsham School have had their work recognised after they helped share their IT skills with older people in the community.

The role reversal has seen 15 sixth form students volunteer at the computer club which launched at Corsham's Springfield Community Campus in October.

The internet savvy teenagers were presented with certificates for their hard work that has seen them teaching people about sending emails and browsing the web, as part of a Wiltshire Council initiative to reduce social isolation, particularly among the elderly, and increase IT skills.

Students are given a weekly enrichment slot on their timetables to attend the IT club at the Springfield Community Campus and offer one to one support and advice.

Volunteering for the initiative has also increased their confidence and communications skills, providing them with skills to enhance their CVs and encourage different generations to come together for activities at the campus.

Coun Chris Williams, who is portfolio holder for area boards and libraries, presented the students with their certificates and said he hopes the success of the club will have an impact on the rest of the county.

"It is a fantastic opportunity for the students to come into contact and help the elderly folk in using technology and they have done a brilliant job which needed to be recognised.

"The elderly members of the group have really enjoyed working with the youngsters and I think they learnt a lot from them because the students encouraged them to use their laptop even though some were in the 90s.

"I hope they do inspire others to get involved as they are acting as a champion not only in Corsham but the whole of Wiltshire too."

The club runs every Wednesday between 2-4pm and is supported by Wiltshire Online. For more information, call 01225 793349 or email digitalinclusion@wiltshire.gov.uk.