Fostered connections between schools and homes were found to exist and pivotally are considered important in all eight countries where the research was conducted. The actual practices varied and were both dependent upon and embedded in the specific local contexts. Nevertheless, there were three elements present in most descriptions of what teachers felt were successful contacts between schools and homes. The first element was the need for channels or modes of communication that are accessible to parents and manageable for teachers.
The second element was the need for two-way dialogue or communication. The third element concerned respect for parents’ home language(s).