Here at St George's we believe an important part of learning to read is to develop a love of books. Through sharing high quality books children develop a range of skills and become confident readers.

Each year group has a selection of core books, which we call our 'reading spine'. Each book has been chosen because of the special qualities it has. In EYFS most of the books are repetitive, allowing children to quickly join in and retell the story in the absence of an adult. We regularly read these stories to the children and they are always available for them to access in our book corner. Each half term we focus on two of these books, linking a variety of opportunities and experiences to the chosen book, to build a richer literacy experience for all our children.