We will first give notice to the AO of our intention to withdraw recognition.

Our thinking will be informed by a consideration of at least the following issues:

• whether the AO accepts that the condition has been breached,
• any actions taken by us to encourage the AO to comply with the condition, including whether a direction has been given,
• any actions taken by the AO to comply with the condition and any direction,
• whether any steps proposed by the AO to address the failure will secure compliance with the condition and remove any relevant prejudice, and whether the timescale proposed by the AO for compliance is reasonable, taking into account the nature of the steps required and the degree of relevant prejudice or likely prejudice,
• the impact the withdrawal of recognition would have on learners,
• the impact a failure to withdraw recognition might have on learners, standards and/or public confidence in regulated qualifications, and
• the nature of any saving or transitional provisions to be made to protect the interests of learners or for any other reason.

We will keep a record of the evidence considered.