Still typing observations
into Tapestry?
Tapestry digitised the clipboard. TeachScribe removed the typing entirely. Press a button on your lanyard mic, speak naturally, and get a complete EYFS observation in seconds.
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.
The problem with typing observations
Tapestry is a great tool for organising observations. But the typing step creates real problems in the classroom.
Eyes on screens, not children
Typing on an iPad means looking away. Staff report more incidents when they're heads-down writing observations instead of supervising.
Hours of admin every single week
Observation write-ups eat into the school day or get pushed to evenings and weekends. That's time that could be spent with the children or on prep work.
Detail gets lost
When observations are written up hours later, the nuance disappears. You end up with shorthand summaries instead of rich narratives.
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.
Tapestry vs TeachScribe
Both help you document learning. The difference is how.
| Tapestry | TeachScribe | |
|---|---|---|
| Capture method | Typing on iPad or computer | Push-to-talk voice via lanyard mic |
| Time per observation | A few minutes | Seconds |
| Curriculum tagging | Manual selection | Automatic (AI-powered) |
| Child identification | Manual selection | Automatic from speech |
| Blind spot detection | ||
| Staff need to look at a screen | Yes | No |
| Share observations with parents | Yes | Yes |
| Accessibility (dyslexia-friendly) | Requires typing | Voice-first, no typing needed |
How TeachScribe works
From observation to assessment in seconds, without touching a screen.
Push & Speak
Wear the lightweight lanyard. When you see a learning moment, push the button and describe what's happening naturally.
AI Processing
AI transcribes your speech, identifies the child, and maps the activity to relevant EYFS curriculum goals automatically.
Instant Profile
The observation lands in the child's profile. Review blind spots and track curriculum coverage on your dashboard.
Frequently asked questions
Everything settings usually ask us before their first call.
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