Drew McCanney is well-known in early education, child care and playwork circles in Scotland through his contributions to conferences, seminars, training events and the professional journals/press.

Since establishing his training and consultancy business in April 2002, Drew has presented for clients across the whole of Scotland. His Courses/Workshops focus on working with children and young people in care and playwork settings, with specific reference to:

• The Regulation of Care
• The National Care Standards
• Child Protection
• Self-Evaluation
• Quality Provision

He has also developed a range of courses to assist with the management of child care and playwork services.