A CBE for one of CEA@Islington's partners
Mike Fischer, founder and Chairman of the Fischer Family Trust, has been
recognised in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List for services to business and
charity. The Fischer Family Trust is an independent, non-profit organisation
which is involved in undertaking and supporting projects addressing the
development of education in the UK. The Trust has been helping to improve
education in Islington through CEA@Islington’s North Islington Education Zone
since 2000.
Mike co-founded RM, the educational computer company, and was Chief Executive
until 1999. The Fischer Family Trust was established soon after.
The North Islington Education Action Zone (NIEAZ) began formally in January
2000 as part of the Education Action Zone (EAZ) initiative that was launched
by the Government in 1998. Zones were formed to raise pupils' standards of
achievement in areas of social and economic disadvantage by providing
additional support.
By 2005 the zone had been transformed into an Excellence in Cities Zone. The
zone continues to focus on continuous professional development and early
intervention to raise attainment. It encourages collaboration and it has
created and sustained strong links between schools and its partners. The
Fischer Family Trust continues to provide financial sponsorship worth over
£100,000 per annum.
Dr Kirit Modi, Assistant Director, CEA@Islington said: “I would like to
congratulate Mike on his great achievement. CEA@Islington and many schools in
Islington have greatly benefited from Mike’s enormous contribution to
improving education in Islington through the North Islington Education Zone.”
Gaynor Cashin, Director of North Islington Education Zone said: “Mike is
delighted to have received the award and wishes to emphasise that many people
have contributed to his success. The Trust has been fortunate to work with
such committed and capable staff in the North Islington schools supported by
our partners at CEA. It is not surprising that we receive recognition well
beyond London for the exciting developments here.”
Mike will receive his CBE at a ceremony at Buckingham Palace later in the year.
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