Zone resources were focused on the secondary school sector as this was identified as the area of greatest need. Initially there was some evidence that resources within the Zone had been distributed between school inequitably. Individual school had sought to maximize their share of EAZ resources and some school were apparently more effective at this than others. The result was often that resources went where they were needed least. As a more collaborative structure was created not only did it result in increased transparency regarding resource allocation, but it also developed an understanding between school about the basis of that allocation. Whilst resource decisions were now largely taken by the Headteachers' Planning Group, these still very much reflected national targets and priorities. Within the secondary sector there was little dissent for the pursuit of these objectives. Secondary school are well used to trying to maximize examination performance, especially within the context of a now well-established league table culture and the shift in the Zone's style seemed to 'fit' with what these schools were already trying to do. However, at primary level there was evidence of a greater dissonance between Zone initiatives, the 'standards agenda' and the individual priorities of teachers. One project designed to provide 'bridging materials' to help students make the transition between primary and secondary school, and to be commenced in the period immediately after student had completed their national tests (SATs) was received thus :