About the internet
The internet is like a giant library, and consists of more than 11.5 billion pages. Whatever you want to do, there's bound to be something out there that you'll find interesting, useful, and maybe even fun!
The Family Web Challenge is designed to give you a taster of some of the sites and services on the internet, and how they might benefit you in everyday family life. If you've had a go at the game and want to find out a bit more, we've put together a list of some top websites you can try.
- Websites from the Family Web Challenge
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- Directgov - www.direct.gov.uk Whether you want information about your child's school, bin collections, how to save on energy bills, apply for a TV licence or need to claim benefits, it's all on Directgov.
- NHS Choices - www.nhs.uk If you or the kids are feeling under the weather, can't get a dentist appointment or have a health related question, NHS Choices might be able to help.
- BBC Schools - www.bbc.co.uk/schools Fed-up with not being able to help your children with their homework or exam revision? Don't worry, the BBC provides free, fun and easy-to-use learning resources, developed for families just like yours.
- myguide - www.myguide.gov.uk Why not come back to the UK online centre where you tried the Family Web Challenge, and get support to learn a bit more about the internet with the help of myguide You can use myguide to send emails or search the web for information.
- Websites from Get online day sponsors and supporters
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You might have seen on this website that Get online day is supported by the Campaign for Learning, Intel and PC World. If you were one of the first people to fill in the survey and enter the competition at a Get online day event, you might also have received a Get online day 'goody bag' to take home with you. Stocks were limited so sorry if you missed out! We've included below the websites of all of the organisations involved, so you can find out a little bit more about them.
Click on the blue underlined 'links' to take you directly to each website, or type the address into the address bar at the top of your screen and click on 'Go'.
- UK online centres - www.ukonlinecentres.com Find out more about UK online centres and how we could help you learn even more about computers and the internet by visiting our website.
Get online day Sponsors
See the sponsors section at the very bottom of the screen to find out more about the Campaign for Learning, Intel and PC World or just click on the links below to visit their websites.
- Campaign for Learning - www.campaign-for-learning.org.uk
- Intel - www.intel.co.uk
- PC World - www.PCWorld.co.uk
Get online day supporters
- Home Office - Keeping Children Safe on the InternetIf you are a parent or carer, this website will help you find out what you need to know to keep your children safe when they use the Internet.
- 24 Hour Museum - www.24hourmuseum.org.uk24 Hour Museum is the UK's official guide to over 3,000 museums, galleries, exhibitions and heritage attractions.
- Alton Towers - www.altontowers.com Find out everything there is to know about the nation's favourite theme park.
- Childnet - www.childnet-int.orgChildnet works to make the internet a great and safe place for kids.
- Directgov Kids - kids.direct.gov.uk/Find information and activities, all specifically designed to help kids find out about the world around them.
- Enquire - www.peoplesnetwork.gov.uk/enquireGot a question? Enquire's free service is a world-first, connecting users to library staff who are trained to help you find answers on any subject.
- Everyclick.com - www.everyclick.comDonate as you search! Everyclick.com is a search engine that lets you search the web - and benefit the charity of your choice.
- Every Parent Matters - www.direct.gov.uk/everyparentmatters To find out more information on how to help your child, whether is helping them to learn, choosing a school, childcare or during the tough times"
- Merlin Entertainments - www.merlinentertainments.biz Merlin Entertainments look after some of England's major tourist attractions - find out about some great days out near you!
- Sea Life - www.sealife.co.ukVisiting a Sea Life centre could bring your family eyeball to eyeball with everything from shrimps to sharks. And if you can't make it for a visit, try building your own aquarium or taking the Sea Life quiz.
- Show Racism the Red Card - www.srtrc.orgShow Racism the Red Card is part of the FARE (Football Against Racism in Europe) network. Find out how they're working with professional footballers to eliminate racism in the wider world.
- Where did the river go? -www.wheredidtherivergo.co.uk Where did the river go? Is a book developed by learndirect to help parents and children read together.
- Young and Pure - www.youngandpure.co.ukYoung and Pure make skincare products that are made from 100% natural products. They're for teenagers and young women who want to look great and care about what they put on their skin.
- Other websites to try
As well as all the websites above that you might have come across during Get online day, there a literally thousands of other sites out there that could help you and your family have fun, and save time, hassle and money.
If you're online with an internet-savvy family member, why not ask them what their favourite site is? If you're out of ideas on websites to try, try visiting the UK online centres website by clicking here. We've got a whole list of top sites to try to get you started!
