We will first give notice to the awarding organisation of our intention to give a direction. In deciding whether to serve a notice of intention to give a direction, we may consider the following:

• any actions already taken by us to secure the awarding organisation's compliance with the condition,
• whether the awarding organisation accepts that it has failed or is likely to fail to comply with the relevant condition of recognition,
• any actions taken by the awarding organisation to comply with the condition,
• whether any steps proposed by the awarding organisation to address its failure or likely failure will secure compliance with the condition and address any relevant prejudice or adverse effect, and whether the timescale proposed by the awarding organisation for compliance is reasonable, taking into account the nature of the steps required and the nature and extent of any relevant prejudice or adverse effect which has occurred or is likely to occur, and/or
• whether there is a need to ensure action is taken rapidly, or in a co-ordinated manner, across a number of awarding organisations.

We will keep a record of the evidence considered.