Fuller, a slopestyle snowboarder who represented Team GB at Sochi 2014, offered her expertise to pupils from London-based Larmenier and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School.

Organised by SnowsportEngland, National Schools Snowsport Week provides sessions and activities at slopes across the country with hundreds of participants expected to benefit.

The initiative is due to run until next Friday (April 29) and is primarily aimed at encouraging more schools to introduce their pupils to snowsports.

"Starting skiing or snowboarding when you are young is a brilliant idea - it is so much fun and really social," Fuller, who was joined by British celebrity Stacey Solomon at The Snow Centre, said.

"I have met some of my best friends and had the opportunity to travel the world competing.

"It also is a great way to stay fit and strong.

"I am sure National Schools Snowsport Week will give more schools the chance to give it a go."

As well as beginner taster sessions, several slopes will be offering race and freestyle sessions.

Events for school children will also be running during the week, including the Eastern Region Schools Race at Suffolk Ski Centre in Ipswich tomorrow, and the Independent Schools Association Race at The Snow Centre on Monday (April 25).

National Schools Snowsport Week is supported by title sponsor Visit Andorra and Equity Travel, which offers affordable skiing to schools aimed at developing confidence in young people.

Fuller failed to reach the women's slopestyle final at Sochi 2014 after finishing ninth in the penultimate round.

There were no such disappointment for compatriot Jenny Jones, who qualified in third place before going on to win Britain's first Olympic medal in a snow event with bronze.