Why do all status checks need to be completed through England Hockey?

All status checks need to be performed through England Hockey for the following reasons:

• So that the correct procedures for performing a status check are carried out consistently.
• Any information disclosed is assessed centrally through the England Hockey case management panel.
• So that accurate records can be kept of when status checks are completed.
• To ensure that personal information regarding status checks and disclosures is handled confidentially and sensitively.
• To inform relevant parties of the outcome of status checks.
• If any disclosed information is revealed during the status check, it remains confidential.