--- title: "Online Safety: YouTube" url: "https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-04-22-online-safety-youtube" 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: YouTube ![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/images/news/IMG_2749(1).jpeg) 22 April 2026 YouTube continues to be one of the most popular platforms for young people, offering a mix of entertainment, creativity and learning. However, its vast content library and recommendation systems can also expose children to risks that are not always easy to spot. Our latest #WakeUpWednesday guide highlights key concerns, including: • Inappropriate or extreme content • Interaction with strangers • Risky trends and challenges • The impact of short-form content It also offers practical advice, such as using YouTube Kids, setting parental controls and watching content together. Download the guide here: https://vist.ly/4zbr3 \#OnlineSafety #Safeguarding #DigitalParenting #WakeUpWednesday ![](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/images/news/IMG_2749(1).jpeg) [PSHE](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/pshe) [Computing](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/computing) [Online Safety](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/online-safety) [Mental Health and Wellbeing](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/mental-health-and-wellbeing) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/IMG_3809.jpeg)](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-04-21-year-5-pshe) Previous ### [Year 5 - PSHE](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-04-21-year-5-pshe) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/IMG_1278.jpeg)](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-04-23-whole-school-worship-with-rev-ben) Next ### [Whole School Worship with Rev Ben ](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-04-23-whole-school-worship-with-rev-ben) ### Personal Development - [News](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news) - [Events](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/events) - [Photo Gallery](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/photo-gallery-category/our-gallery) - [Calendar](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/calendar) - [School Council](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/school-council) - [Attendance](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/attendance) - [Fundraising](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/fundraising) - [Extra Curricular Clubs](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/clubs) - [Little Leaders](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/little-leaders) - [Visits and Visitors](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/visits-and-visitors) - [British Values](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/british-values) - [Protected Characteristics](https://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://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)