--- title: "Online Safety: Creative ways to encourage reading" url: "https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-03-04-online-safety-creative-ways-to-encourage-reading" school: "St Barnabas Primary School, A Church of England Academy" --- We are holding a number of open days for children due to start primary school in September 2027. Please see our admissions page for further details. Everyone welcome! # Online Safety: Creative ways to encourage reading ![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/images/news/IMG_1261.jpeg) 4 March 2026 Tomorrow is World Book Day, and it’s the perfect chance to spark a love of reading in every child. Stories don’t just build literacy skills, they inspire curiosity, boost confidence and open doors to new worlds. This week’s #WakeUpWednesday highlights simple, practical ways families can make reading part of everyday life. From creating cosy reading spaces to showing children that reading is fun, small habits can make a big impact. Download your FREE copy here >> https://vist.ly/4tnsk \#WorldBookDay #WUW #EncouragingReading ![](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/images/news/IMG_1261.jpeg) [English](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/english) [PSHE](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/pshe) [Computing](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/computing) [Online Safety](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/online-safety) [Mental Health and Wellbeing](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/mental-health-and-wellbeing) [National Year of Reading](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/national-year-of-reading) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/IMG_3303(4).jpeg)](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-03-03-year-5-interview-with-an-author) Previous ### [Year 5 - interview with an author](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-03-03-year-5-interview-with-an-author) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/6EC09C48-11A5-4F34-A6A4-51540A0A8A03.jpeg)](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-03-05-year-1-world-book-day) Next ### [Year 1 World Book Day](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-03-05-year-1-world-book-day) ### Personal Development - [News](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news) - [Events](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/events) - [Photo Gallery](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/photo-gallery-category/our-gallery) - [Calendar](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/calendar) - [School Council](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/school-council) - [Attendance](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/attendance) - [Fundraising](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/fundraising) - [Extra Curricular Clubs](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/clubs) - [Little Leaders](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/little-leaders) - [Visits and Visitors](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/visits-and-visitors) - [British Values](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/british-values) - [Protected Characteristics](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/protected-characteristics) ##### Location Knowlesly Road Darwen Lancashire BB3 2JA ##### Contact Us 01254 702996 ##### Stay Connected - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/stbarnabasce/) - [X](https://twitter.com/stbarnabasce) © Copyright 2021–2026 St Barnabas Primary School, A Church of England Academy School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)