A Tolworth primary school may soon have its special educational needs provision taken over by another school.

Knollmead Primary School is in discussions with specialist school Dysart, in Ewell Road, Surbiton, over plans to hand over the running of its special needs provision.

It is unclear whether this means the special needs unit will be moved to Dysart, or stay at Knollmead under Dysart's supervision. The plans are expected to save money for Knollmead.

A spokesman from Kingston and Richmond's joint children's services company Achieving for Children said: "This is a seed of an idea, which we are considering.

"The thought behind it is to strengthen special educational needs provision through the borough's special schools.

"This would improve their management, increase the range of skills available to our young people and possibly even save money.

"Of course, nothing would happen without the complete involvement of service users, parents and staff."

Knollmead became part of the Coombe Academy Trust which runs Coombe Boys’ and Coombe Girls’ following an Ofsted inspection in July 2013, which rated the school inadequate.

Headteacher Emma Kelty, who vowed to restore the school's reputation, departed less than a year into her new job, and is now travelling the world.

Dysart, which caters for children with a range of severe and complex learning disabilities, was last inspected by Ofsted in 2012, and was graded outstanding in all four categories. 

Knollmead Primary School did not respond to a request for a comment made by the Surrey Comet through Kingston Council this week.

But on the same day the Comet contacted the council about the proposal, Coombe's executive headteacher Deborah Walls sent out letters to parents informing them about the potential changes for the first time, and warning them about a possible article in the paper.

It said: "I would like to reassure you that the story, if it appears, relates to some exploratory discussions as to how best to meet the needs of your sons/daughters in the future and that, were any firm proposals to be considered, you would be fully consulted before any decisions were reached."

Are you a parent of a child with special educational needs? Is the borough's provision good enough? Let us know at newsdesk@surreycomet.co.uk