66 THE RIGHT TO EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES – FOCUSING ON PRIMARY EDUCATION parents was a significant factor in helping children who suffer from learning disabilities to develop themselves. In addition, the parents and teachers should collaborate and have a close-relationship in order to create conducive environment for the development of the students. DISCUSSION ON KEY ISSUES Placement of Children with Learning Disabilities in Schools or CBRs 20. In response to the issue of the procedure for the placement of children with learning disabilities, Mr. Hambali responded that MOE has guidelines and checklists which should be followed by parents before enrolling their children in schools. The guidelines, among others, require the parents to bring their children for screening test and; if the children were found to have symptoms of learning disabilities, the children should be referred to State Education Department for school placement. In practice, the State Education Department would propose the nearest school for the children in order for them to undergo screening test in school done by special education teachers. These screening tests in school include assessment on self-management, behaviour, manipulative, language and mathematic test. Those who pass the assessment would be enrolled in the special education programme in mainstream schools, while the rest would be referred to CBRs. A probation period of three (3) months would be given for those children with learning education in mainstream schools. He opined that it is important for proper placement in order to bring about substantial benefits to the children. 21. Puan Jenny further added that the delay of placement and ongoing process of upgrading the system should not result in lack of parental responsibilities and duties to provide early education for their disabled children. Therefore, trainings to the parents are also needed so that they could act as the first trainer. 22. In addition, Mr. Hambali added that the collaboration and communication between mainstream schools and CBRs is also important in assisting the parents to decide the appropriate placement in the best interest of their child. 23. Furthermore, a participant from State Education Department reiterated that the placement of children with learning disabilities is entirely based on the stated assessment and is followed by a 3-months probation period in school. These students would be recommended to enrol into CBR whenever they show low/negative response during the probationary period. Lack of Facilities in School 24. A participant from the Cheshire Home praised the development of Special Education Schools for children with disabilities. However, there are children who have multiple disabilities including physical disabilities who face difficulties in enrolling in school because of physical barriers in schools.