Things you can do online

• Download an easy read guide to getting online (pdf) (PDF) [678KB]
• Download an easy read guide to social media (pdf) (PDF) [4MB]
• Download an easy read guide to internet safety (pdf) (PDF) [1MB]
• Download an easy read guide to using a mobile phone (pdf) (PDF) [1MB]

There are many fun things you can do with your computer, console or phone if you are connected to the internet (this is called going online). 

You could:

• Play games

• Find information using search websites like Google or Bing

• Send messages to friends and family using emails or using social media websites like Facebook or Twitter

• Listen to your favourite music or watch videos on websites like iTunes or YouTube

• Talk to friends or family using Skype

• Go shopping. Sometimes the best deals are available online

• Pay bills or manage your bank account. This is called online banking

Being safe online

Download an easy read guide to internet safety (pdf) (PDF) [1MB]

It is really important to stay safe online so remember:

• Be careful who you chat to. You never really know who you are talking to online

• Be careful about sharing information about yourself or sending photos of yourself

• Keep your passwords a secret

• Keep your bank details a secret. Especially if someone asks for these details in an email

• If someone makes you feel scared or uncomfortable online, tell someone you trust

There are organisations that can help you stay safe online:

• BullyingUK - advice on what to do if you are being bullied on social media
• ChildLine - advice on online bullying and keeping your devices safe
• UK Safer Internet Centre - advice for staying safe online