ALPACA - Microlink

Limited spaces available!

Join the ALPACA National Early Literacy Pilot 2025-2026 for free access
throughout the Academic year.

What is ALPACA?

ALPACA is a tablet-based, gamified screening tool that helps Reception teachers spot early literacy challenges well before the Year 1 phonics check. With ALPACA, teachers can help stop early struggles turning into significant barriers!

ALPACA’s precise, science-led insights help teachers, management and SENCOs decide how best to deploy precious learning support resources.

Best of all young learners love it!

To learn more, check out the ALPACA website

``Half my class were flagged by ALPACA, which made it clear which children need early intervention... I will be organising support for these children imminently!``

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Key Benefits For Your School

Identify literacy challenges as early as 18 months before the phonics screening check.
Easy to use — minimal training required, screening takes just minutes!
Children love it — game-like format keeps young learners engaged.
SENCO ready data shows exactly where to target support.
System-level insight for LAs and MATs — see needs and outcomes across clusters.

ALPACA National Early Literacy Pilot 25/26

Microlink is delighted to be running the England-based national pilot for the 2025-2026 academic year. We’re offering a limited number of schools:

Free access for the full year
Tailored onboarding
Light touch support

ALPACA has already been used by a quarter of all 4 to 6 year-olds in Ireland, with great success — now you have the chance to reap the same benefits while helping make the tool even more effective!

For more information or just a conversation, please email: education@microlinkpc.com