Epsom College

2023 - 2 - 5

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Head of Epsom College found dead with family, police say (Messenger Newspapers)

The bodies of headmistress Emma Pattison, 45, her daughter Lettie, seven, and her husband George, 39, were found when officers were called to the private school ...

“Emma was a wonderful teacher, but most of all she was a delightful person. “But for now, we ask that we are all given the time, space and respect we need to come to terms with this tragic loss.” I would ask that their privacy is respected at this very difficult time.”

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Head of Epsom College found dead at school alongside husband ... (The Guardian)

Emma Pattison and family found at prestigious Surrey independent school early on Sunday morning.

I would like to thank the school and the community for their understanding and patience while the investigation continues.” Epsom College was awarded “Independent School of the Year” in October 2022. They were called to the £42,000-a-year school at 1am on Sunday.

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Epsom College head found dead with husband and daughter, 7 (BBC News)

Emma Pattison, 45, her husband George, 39, and their daughter Lettie, seven, were found dead at 01:10 GMT on Sunday. Surrey Police said they were called ...

She was exactly what you would want from a head teacher." I would ask that their privacy is respected at this very difficult time." "I would like to thank the school and the community for their understanding and patience while the investigation continues."

Three bodies found at Epsom College (Surrey Police)

In the early hours of this morning, Sunday 5 February, Surrey Police was contacted by the South East Coast Ambulance Service to a property on the grounds of ...

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Epsom College head teacher, husband and daughter, 7, found dead ... (Mirror.co.uk)

The headteacher of Epsom College has been tragically found dead on school grounds along with her seven-year-old daughter and her husband.

The school, comprised of 950-pupils, was named Independent School of the Year in 2022 and the headteacher was said to have had a "distinguished career". [Police ](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/police)were called to Epsom College, in Surrey, at 1am on Sunday morning, alerted by ambulance services, where they made the horrific discovery. "In time we will commemorate Emma and her family, in the appropriate way, and in line with the wishes of her family. The Chair of the Board of Governors at Epsom College expressed "disbelief" and "utter shock" at the tragic news. Dr Alastair Wells, Chair of the Board of Governors at Epsom College, said: “On behalf of everyone at Epsom College, I want to convey our utter shock and disbelief at this tragic news. "I would like to thank the school and the community for their understanding and patience while the investigation continues.”

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Epsom College headteacher found dead alongside husband and ... (Surrey Live)

Surrey Police said the bodies of Emma Pattison, her husband George and their daughter Lettie were found at a property in the grounds of the college early on ...

In time we will commemorate Emma and her family, in the appropriate way, and in line with the wishes of her family. Detective Chief Inspector Kimball Edey said, “On behalf of Surrey Police, my team, and I, I first want to express my sincerest condolences to the friends and family of Emma, Lettie and George, as well as to the students and staff of Epsom College, for their tragic loss. Our immediate thoughts and condolences are with Emma’s family, friends and loved ones, and to the many pupils and colleagues whose lives she enriched throughout her distinguished career. Inspector Jon Vale, Epsom and Ewell’s Borough Commander, said: “We’re aware that this tragic incident will have caused concern and upset in the local community. [Surrey Police](https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/all-about/surrey-police) said Emma Pattison, her husband George and daughter Lettie were discovered at a property in the grounds of the college early on Sunday morning. Officers arrived at just after 1am, where they found the bodies of two adults and a child.

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Epsom College – latest: Headteacher found dead in school ... (The Independent)

Head of the Surrey private school, Emma Pattinson, 45, and her husband George, 39, were found dead alongside her seven-year-old daughter, Lettie after police ...

“An investigation is being carried out to establish the circumstances of their deaths. [Surrey](/topic/surrey) private school, Emma Pattinson, 45, and her husband George, 39, were found dead alongside her seven-year-old daughter, Lettie after police were called to the area around 1am on Sunday. “Emma was a wonderful teacher, but most of all she was a delightful person. “We can confirm that the bodies found were Emma Pattison aged 45 years. I would ask that their privacy is respected at this very difficult time.” The head of a prestigious Surrey private school has been found dead at the school alongside her seven-year-old daughter and her husband.

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Epsom College headteacher, daughter and husband found dead on ... (ITV News)

Police investigating the deaths say they don't suspect any third-party involvement. | ITV National News.

But for now, we ask that we are all given the time, space and respect we need to come to terms with this tragic loss.” I would ask that their privacy is respected at this very difficult time.” The headteacher of Epsom College has been found dead along with her husband and seven-year-old daughter on school grounds.

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Head of Epsom College found dead on school grounds along with ... (Sky News)

In the early hours of Sunday morning, the bodies of Emma Pattison, 45, husband George, 39, and seven-year-old Lettie were discovered at a property on the ...

"Emma was a wonderful teacher, but most of all she was a delightful person. The bodies of headmistress Emma Pattison, 45, husband George, 39, and seven-year-old Lettie were discovered at a property on the grounds of the school in the early hours of Sunday morning. In the early hours of Sunday morning, the bodies of Emma Pattison, 45, husband George, 39, and seven-year-old Lettie were discovered at a property on the grounds of the school.

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'Utter shock' as bodies of Epsom College headmistress and ... (Evening Standard)

The board of the Independant School of the Year conveyed their 'utter shock and disbelief' at the tragedy. <p>Emma Pattison, head mistress Epsom College, ...

“Emma was a wonderful teacher, but most of all she was a delightful person. I would ask that their privacy is respected at this very difficult time.” She had previously been head at Croydon High School.

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Epsom College asks for space after shocking deaths of school head ... (Redditch Advertiser)

Emma Pattison, her husband George and their seven-year-old daughter were found in the grounds of the school early on Sunday morning.

The school added: “The College is working with the police in what remains an ongoing investigation. “Emma was a wonderful teacher, but most of all she was a delightful person. I would ask that their privacy is respected at this very difficult time.” “But for now, we ask that we are all given the time, space and respect we need to come to terms with this tragic loss.” In time we will commemorate Emma and her family, in the appropriate way, and in line with the wishes of her family. “It is with the deepest sadness and regret that we have to announce the news of the deaths of Emma Pattison, Head of Epsom College, her daughter Lettie, and her husband George,” the school said.

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Epsom College asks for space after shocking deaths of school head ... (Messenger Newspapers)

Emma Pattison, her husband George and their seven-year-old daughter were found in the grounds of the school early on Sunday morning.

The school added: “The college is working with the police in what remains an ongoing investigation. “Emma was a wonderful teacher, but most of all she was a delightful person. I would ask that their privacy is respected at this very difficult time.” “But for now, we ask that we are all given the time, space and respect we need to come to terms with this tragic loss.” In time we will commemorate Emma and her family, in the appropriate way, and in line with the wishes of her family. “It is with the deepest sadness and regret that we have to announce the news of the deaths of Emma Pattison, Head of Epsom College, her daughter Lettie, and her husband George,” the school said.

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Head of Epsom College found dead with family, police say (Rhyl Journal)

The bodies of headmistress Emma Pattison, 45, her daughter Lettie, seven, and her husband George, 39, were found when officers were called to the private school ...

“Emma was a wonderful teacher, but most of all she was a delightful person. “But for now, we ask that we are all given the time, space and respect we need to come to terms with this tragic loss.” I would ask that their privacy is respected at this very difficult time.”

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'Utter shock' as bodies of Epsom College headmistress and ... (Evening Standard)

The board of the Independent School of the Year conveyed their 'utter shock and disbelief' at the tragedy.

“Emma was a wonderful teacher, but most of all she was a delightful person. I would ask that their privacy is respected at this very difficult time.” Dr Alastair Wells, chair of the board of governors at Epsom College, said: “On behalf of everyone at Epsom College, I want to convey our utter shock and disbelief at this tragic news. “I would like to thank the school and the community for their understanding and patience while the investigation continues.” She had previously been head at Croydon High School. A spokesperson said the college community will be “coming together” to “process the news, grieve and pay our respects to a wonderful Head.”

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Epsom College – latest: Headteacher found dead in school ... (The Independent)

Head of the Surrey private school, Emma Pattison, 45, and her husband George, 39, were found dead alongside her daughter Lettie after police were called to the ...

And my daughter has started a new school, so there’s been a lot of change for us as a family, but it’s been wonderful, the college has been so supportive.” “In terms of transition it’s been a really big change for my family. “The College is working with the police in what remains an ongoing investigation. Is the job that is to be done over the next however many years something that I think I can do?” She told the hosts: “I am absolutely loving my time here so far, it has been very very busy but absolutely wonderful. She was exactly what you would want from a head teacher.” “And so, I worked as St John’s as I’m sure you know, which is not too far away, and so I knew of Epsom College by reputation and we played rugby and netball against each other. And I think that with every job I’ve ever taken it’s about seeing if there’s a job to be done that you feel you can do. [Surrey](/topic/surrey) private school, Emma Pattison, 45, and her husband George, 39, were found dead alongside her daughter Lettie after police were called to the area around 1am on Sunday. “I’ve got a new job, my husband has got a new job, that wasn’t meant to happen but it did and my daughter has started a new school so there’s been a lot of change for us as a family.” So when it popped up I was quite excited about the idea. They’re interested and interesting on everything that is on offer here.

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Police remain at scene after headteacher and family found dead (Surrey Live)

Police and paramedics found the three bodies after being called to the address in the early hours of Sunday morning.

But for now, we ask that we are all given the time, space and respect we need to come to terms with this tragic loss.” Detective Chief Inspector Kimball Edey said: “On behalf of Surrey Police, my team, and I, I first want to express my sincerest condolences to the friends and family of Emma, Lettie and George, as well as to the students and staff of Epsom College, for their tragic loss. In time we will commemorate Emma and her family, in the appropriate way, and in line with the wishes of her family. The College community will be coming together today to process the news, grieve and pay our respects to a wonderful Head. Our immediate thoughts and condolences are with Emma’s family, friends and loved ones, and to the many pupils and colleagues whose lives she enriched throughout her distinguished career. "We will be in close contact with Surrey Police over the coming weeks and months. Speaking on the investigation, the school has said: “The College is working with the police in what remains an ongoing investigation. “Our Surrey Police teams are carrying out a thorough investigation to establish the exact circumstances of what took place. Paramedics and police were called to a property on the grounds Epsom College at around 1am on Sunday (February 5) where the three bodies were found. An investigation into the deaths is now underway, with police saying they are 'confident' this is an isolated incident and no third parties are involved. My heart goes out to all those affected by this terrible and tragic incident. Follow our dedicated feed below for the latest.

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Epsom College – latest: Rifle range 'cordoned off' as tributes paid to ... (The Independent)

Emma Pattison had been headteacher of the school for six months.

We are taking time to support staff and students at Croydon High School as well as everyone in the GDST family, and their wellbeing will be our priority in the coming days.” The school continued: “The College is working with the police in what remains an ongoing investigation. “It has been very, very busy, but absolutely wonderful.” “It is with the deepest sadness and regret that we have to announce the news of the deaths of Emma Pattison, Head of Epsom College, her daughter Lettie, and her husband George,” the school said. During her application for the headteacher role at Epsom College, Emma Pattison was asked to teach a 30-minute lesson on a topic of her choice, and opted for “identity”, according to the Daily Telegraph. Epsom College’s rifle range appears to have been cordoned off this morning after headteacher Emma Pattison was found dead along with her husband and daughter at their home in the grounds of the boarding school in Surrey.

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Nottingham headteacher 'heartbroken' after friend Emma Pattison ... (Nottinghamshire Live)

The Head of Nottingham Girls' High School said that "life was richer" for having known Emma Pattison, who has been found dead alongside her husband and ...

"Emma was a much loved and respected member of the GDST community, as well as a talented head and teacher and a dear friend to many of us. Dr Alastair Wells, Chair of the Board of Governors at Epsom College, said: “On behalf of everyone at Epsom College, I want to convey our utter shock and disbelief at this tragic news. Detective Chief Inspector Kimball Edey said: “On behalf of Surrey Police, my team, and I, I first want to express my sincerest condolences to the friends and family of Emma, Lettie and George, as well as to the students and staff of Epsom College, for their tragic loss. Our thoughts are with their family at this time, as well as everyone at Croydon High School, and Epsom College, which Emma joined as head in September 2022. My life was richer for having had Emma as a friend and colleague, the world is certainly poorer for her loss. Julie Keller, the Head of Nottingham Girls' High School, has now paid tribute to her friend and colleague Emma Pattison.

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