Observations.
Spoken, not typed.
No more scribbled notes. No more typing while children play. Just clip on the mic and speak. TeachScribe turns your voice into complete observations - automatically linked to the child's profile and curriculum goals.
Watch a demonstration of TeachScribe's AI-powered observation tool. See how educators capture EYFS observations hands-free using a push-to-talk lanyard, with automatic curriculum goal mapping.
Stop choosing between paperwork and play
Traditional observation methods create a backlog that keeps you from the classroom. TeachScribe removes the friction entirely.
The Old Way
- Typing on iPads distracts from supervision and engagement.
- Observations recorded hours later, losing critical details.
- Mental backlog creates stress and burnout.
With TeachScribe
- Push-to-talk lanyard allows hands-free recording.
- Real-time capture means accurate details.
- AI instantly tags EYFS goals and handles the admin.
From thousands of real-world observations across schools using TeachScribe, teachers are over 15x more likely to do a voice observation than a written one, and the vast majority are done during school hours rather than in the evening.
Documentation on Autopilot
From observation to assessment in seconds, without touching a screen.
Push & Speak
Wear the lightweight lanyard. When you see a learning moment, just push the button and describe what's happening naturally.
AI Processing
Our secure AI transcribes the audio, identifies the child, and maps the activity to relevant EYFS or custom learning goals automatically.
Instant Profile
The observation is added to the child's profile. Later, attach photos or videos if you have them. Review blind spots and track progress on your dashboard.
More than just a voice recorder
The details that make TeachScribe work in a real early years classroom, not just on a demo.
Blind Spot Detection
The dashboard highlights areas of the curriculum where a child hasn't been observed recently.
Inclusive Design
Especially helpful for staff with dyslexia or those who find typing observations stressful.
Parent Ready
Optionally share individual observations with parents, and let families capture moments from home too.
What you actually get back
Every teacher gets around 80 hours back a year.
Based on real usage data from thousands of observations across TeachScribe schools in Q1 2026. No calculator required. The story is in the numbers.
Admin time returned, per teacher, per week.
That's more than two full working weeks back, per teacher.
Teachers choose voice over typing, when given both options.
What that looks like at your setting
For a 10-staff setting, TeachScribe returns roughly 780 hours of teacher attention to children every school year. That's time spent on the carpet, in the garden, and alongside families, not hunched over an iPad after hours.
Where the time comes from
- ✓ Voice capture in seconds, instead of typing minutes later
- ✓ Automatic curriculum tagging, no end-of-day linking
- ✓ Observations happen live, not recalled at 9pm
Want the full story behind these numbers? Read the Q1 2026 observation report →
Frequently asked questions
Everything settings usually ask us before their first call.
Still have a question? Book a call or drop us a line at office@teachscribe.com.
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