In terms of the innovative elements of EAZ policy as originally conceived, it was much more difficult to demonstrate progress. Specifically, in those areas that defined the EAZ initiative as leading edge New Labour policy, there appeared little evidence of significant achievement. For example, a key organizing principle of EAZ policy was to develop a multi-agency approach to tackling social problems. Many headteachers were able to describe a range of contacts they already had with local agencies and service providers in the town.