Using laptops, tablets, smartphones and staying safe online

Apple / iPhone / iPad / Mac

Internet Matters – iOS / Apple Device Guidance: https://www.internetmatters.org/schools-esafety/

iPhone/iPad safety
Parental controls
Privacy settings

UK Safer Internet Centre: https://saferinternet.org.uk/

Apple device safety basics
Social media & app-specific safety advice

Learn My Way – General Smartphone Skills: https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/our-services/learn-my-way.html

Not Apple‑specific but ideal for beginners who need to understand basic device navigation

General Digital Beginners (All Devices)

Learn My Way (Best UK Beginner Platform): https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/our-services/learn-my-way.html

Computer basics
Using smartphones (Android & iOS)
Using email
Internet safety
Avoiding scams

UK Safer Internet Centre: https://saferinternet.org.uk/

General online safety
Safe searching
Scam prevention
Guides for adults, parents, Carers, seniors

Get Safe Online: https://www.getsafeonline.org/

Online scams
Password safety
Device protection
Social media safety

Internet Matters: https://www.internetmatters.org/schools-esafety/

For all ages (children to adults) with simple explanations.

Gov.uk Media Literacy Resources: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/online-media-literacy-resources

Recognising fake news
Privacy
Cyberbullying
Managing online content safely

Google / Android

Internet Matters – Android Online Safety: https://www.internetmatters.org/schools-esafety/

Device safety
Parental controls
Safe app use

Gov.uk Online Media Literacy Hub: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/online-media-literacy-resources

Safe browsing
Recognising misinformation
Privacy tools

Get Safe Online – Android & Mobile Phone Protection: https://www.getsafeonline.org/

Spotting mobile scams
Safe app downloads

Microsoft / Windows

Learn My Way Windows & Basic Computer Skills: https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/our-services/learn-my-way.html

Using a computer
Windows basics
Email, passwords, online safety
Using Microsoft services at beginner level

Get Safe Online – Safety for Windows Users: https://www.getsafeonline.org/

Scam awareness
Device protection
Windows safety settings

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