Can be taken at a variety of levels from Part One GNVQs at Foundation level, which are equivalent to two GCSEs, to GNVQ level 5 which is post-graduate level. GNVQs are usually studied for on a full or part-time basis in school or college. Governors Schools are run by Headteachers, Senior Managers, Teachers and Support Staff on a day to day basis. They are all responsible to their Governors. The LEA supports the management - staff and governors.
Governors are the employers.
HMI Her Majesty's Inspectors. HMI conduct inspections for Ofsted - notably LEA inspections. Ofsted inspectors are not HMIs. LEA Local Education Authority. In practice the LEA is the Education Committee and, on their behalf, the Education Department.