There were differences concerning space and family life ,available resources, i.e. reference books. Some of them have got their own study room. In the Netherlands teachers are the main source for children. Homework is written on the blackboard at the beginning of the lesson or the beginning of the week. Most homework tasks are completed at many places, the most important being the school.
Parents are very important for completion of homework tasks.
They are seen as an important source of success by the teachers themselves. There are hardly any homework clubs in the Netherlands, only for upper class parents who can afford it. In both Greek and Italian reports all stakeholders referred to some kind of parental involvement in carrying out homework tasks. In the primary schools the Greek authorities considered it as substantial cooperation and in Italy the heads are seen as mediators. In both countries, both primary and secondary teachers and pupils expect parental help with homework but they would rather have parents restricted to the role of facilitator and emotional supporter, and would like parents to ensure only the completion of homework by their children .